Did you know that one of the world's most popular foods has only been around for about 100 years and was created in America? The in-depth history of hamburgers does date back further to 1848 when political unrest led Germans to migrate to the United States. The Germans brought their food and began to serve a popular Salisbury steak-like dish called "Hamburg-style" chopped steak. Hamburg in Germany was known as an exporter of high-quality beef. It was around this time that meet grinders also became common.
The origin of the more modern hamburger can be traced to lunch wagons, fair stands, and roadside restaurants in Wisconsin, Connecticut, Ohio, New York, and Texas. These places all take claim to have invented the ground beef patty on a bun combo late in the 19th century. The first large, official showcase of the hamburger was at the Louis World’s Fair.
It was 2 years later that hamburgers experienced the first drawback. A book called The Jungle exposed the gross conditions of meat packing plants. Industrial ground beef could easily have fillers, preservatives, and meat scraps added. This caused the hamburger reputation to become harmed and it became a questionable food option. The bad reputation was able to be broken in 1921 when the first fast-food restaurant opened. White Castle, based in Kansas, was known for its health, cleanliness, and sanitation and quickly became popular for its burgers. McDonald's and In-N-Out Burger opened next, in 1948. It was McDonald's that helped the burger become a global sensation.
Do you prefer burgers or hotdogs?
Did you Know Burgers were invented in the US?
What is your favortie fast food place to get burgers from?
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At school, I prefer their burgers over hot dogs. But at home, I enjoy hot dogs more. I did not know that the burger was invented in the US. My favorite place to get a burger would probably be FIVE GUYS. I really enjoy their burgers because they are the best!
I prefer burgers, just because they taste better. I did not know that burgers were invented in the us but I assumed that they were. I don't eat burgers that often but when I do, my go to place is Culver's!
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