Truffle Salted Yak Burger

Truffle Salted Yak Burger

Truffle Salted Yak Burger

Originally from Tibet, yak is nutritiously very similar to grass fed beef and bison; being very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Flavor wise, yak is a lot milder compared to grass fed beef, but is able maintain it’s juices when cooked all the way through due to high moisture content. When serving as a burger, yak needs not much more than salt and pepper.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: how to make, main course, yak
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • charcoal grill
  • hardwood charcoal
  • chimney starter

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground yak
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp truffle salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • bacon
  • brioche buns
  • mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Mix together the ground yak, truffle salt, black pepper, and garlic cloves.
    How to make, main course, yak
  • Form into 3 1/3lb patties.
    How to make, main course, yak
  • Start the charcoal in a chimney starter. Once the charcoal is grey, pour into one side of the grill. Place the patties directly over the coals.
    How to make, main course, yak
  • Grill for 4 minutes a side for a medium cooked burger.
    How to make, main course, yak
How to make, main course, yak
Serve the grilled yak burger on a toasted brioche bun slathered in mayonnaise and topped with bacon.