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The Oklahoma Onion Burger from Sid’s Diner

On YouTube as “Oklahoma Onion Burger Recipe! (Sid's Diner)”

  • Burger history
  • March 2013
  • 5:53
  • 731K views

The classic Oklahoma onion burger, first served at Sid’s Diner in El Reno during the Great Depression: thin-sliced onion smashed into the beef on a flat-top so the onion caramelises into the patty.

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