Food

The Slugburger Story: A Depression-Era Burger That’s Still Sizzling Today

Never heard of a slugburger? Before your imagination runs wild with images of a soft-bodied gastropod on a bun, let me fill you in on the truth of this culinary creation with a surprising name.

A slugburger is a delicious, crispy burger made by mixing potato flakes, flour, or other extenders into ground beef or pork before frying. Like casseroles and dumplings, the fortified burgers were a way to save money by stretching the amount of meat in a meal, satisfying taste buds and filling tummies.