EP 14: Portland Chef Chats Opening A Smash Burger Food Truck In PDX

Sip Bite Go with Jenna Passaro

Have you heard of a smash burger?? They’re exactly what you’d want when hunger strikes after a heavy night of partying. They have two layers of burger patties, melty cheese, and a soft bun to soak up all the juice.

Mike Aldridge, a trained chef who’s been a part of the pop up restaurant scene in Portland for years, is here today to chat about how to make the best smash burger.

And if you’re lucky enough to live in Portland, Oregon - the tasty food city I call home - or plan to visit it on your foodie travels, I have some exciting news. Mike is in the middle of opening the MidCity Smash Burgers Portland food truck where he will serve these delectable little burgers alongside friends and shakes.

In today’s episode, Mike talks about how the idea hit him in New Orleans, burger recipe testing in his kitchen, selling smash burgers right in his own front yard, and what it’s like to start a food truck in PDX.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Mike Aldridge’s culinary journey.
• What is it like to go to a pop-up dinner?
• The birth story of the Smash Burgers food truck.
• The process of opening a food truck.
• Managing a food business and social media.
• Tips on making the best burgers at home.
• Advice on starting your own food truck.

QUOTABLES:

“There’s nothing really like it - the rush of getting your ass kicked on a busy Friday night, getting done with it and looking at all your buddies in a line and smiling and laughing about it and telling stories later. It's cliche to say a little bit, but it's a lot of fun.” - Mike Aldridge

HUNGRY FOR MORE?

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Get the guide…

WHERE TO EAT IN PORTLAND, OREGON - https://sipbitego.com/pdx-lunch-spots

TASTY SAUCES (YOU NEED ASAP) RECIPE EBOOK - https://freesaucebook.com

SOUS VIDE BEGINNERS RECIPE EBOOK - https://freesousvidebook.com

Tasty Things To Try...

JENNA’S SOUS VIDE BURGER RECIPE - https://sipbitego.com/sous-vide-burgers

JENNA’S MAYO SEARED SOUS VIDE HAMBURGERS RECIPE - https://sipbitego.com/sous-vide-hamburgers-mayo-seared

JENNA’S GUIDE TO MAKING BURGER PATTIES - https://sipbitego.com/ground-beef-patties-for-burgers