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.
Served on a bun with mustard, pickles, and onion, they gained popularity in Mississippi during the Great Depression as a tasty, cheaper way to feed a family. Today, this humble food that sustained families during tough times remains popular throughout regions of the South.
