From Backyard Grills to the Shake Shack Menu – My BBQ Journey

[Mia4535]

Hey everyone, glad to finally join this forum!


My grilling story started in a small backyard with a simple charcoal grill. At first, I could barely cook a patty without burning it, but over time I started learning little tricks — like how resting the meat brings the juices back, or how the right wood chips add that smoky layer you can’t forget.


What really pushed me deeper into this hobby was my love for the Shake Shack menu. Every time I visited, I kept wondering: how can I get that same juicy ShackBurger or smoky bacon bite at home? That curiosity turned into experiments different beef blends, homemade sauces, even a few failed mushroom burgers (don’t ask how those went ).


Now, I’m here hoping to share my experiences and also learn from all of you. Have any of you tried recreating Shake Shack–style burgers or their smoky flavors on your own grills? I’d love to hear your stories and tips.


Looking forward to being part of this community and swapping ideas with fellow BBQ lovers!

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Welcome aboard. We don't have Shake Shack here so not familiar with their food, but I'm all in on a good burger...

 

[JIMSMOKES]

Welcome from upstate SC.

 

[mr_whipple]

Welcome from Virginia! I do mushroom burgers every now and then with large portobellos on the kettle. Always a winner. We have two shake shacks but neither are in my daily travel routes so I have yet to try one. I'm told they're good so maybe one day.

 

[jcam222]

Welcome from Ohio. It's been a long time since I've had Shake Shack burgers so can't remember the flavors. I do remember liking the place. The shakes were excellent too.

 

[02ebz06]

Howdy, and welcome to the community from New Mexico.

 

[chef k-dude]

The shake shacks are all in the heavily populated areas of Virginia...which I avoid like the plague, so I've never had a shake shack burger. Had a pretty tasty one at an Applebee's last night though. Been years since I ate at an Applebee's because I used to do stainless work in their kitchens and most of them were disgusting. Took me years to get that out of my head and nostrils. The burger was good though now that I can block the thought out of my mind!

Welcome to the playground!

 

[pineywoods]

Didn't know they had Shake Shack in Pakistan

 

[912smoker]

Didn't know they had Shake Shack in Pakistan

Was thinking the same thing

Keith

 

[TimboBBQ!]

Hey everyone, glad to finally join this forum!


My grilling story started in a small backyard with a simple charcoal grill. At first, I could barely cook a patty without burning it, but over time I started learning little tricks — like how resting the meat brings the juices back, or how the right wood chips add that smoky layer you can’t forget.


What really pushed me deeper into this hobby was my love for the Shake Shack menu. Every time I visited, I kept wondering: how can I get that same juicy ShackBurger or smoky bacon bite at home? That curiosity turned into experiments different beef blends, homemade sauces, even a few failed mushroom burgers (don’t ask how those went ).


Now, I’m here hoping to share my experiences and also learn from all of you. Have any of you tried recreating Shake Shack–style burgers or their smoky flavors on your own grills? I’d love to hear your stories and tips.


Looking forward to being part of this community and swapping ideas with fellow BBQ lovers!

Never heard of Shake Shack but I definitely like a juicy smoked burger. New guy here and love the forum!

 

[JLinza]

Welcome from Colorado

 

[JLinza]

Welcome from Colorado

 

[lautay]

Hey everyone, glad to finally join this forum!


My grilling story started in a small backyard with a simple charcoal grill. At first, I could barely cook a patty without burning it, but over time I started learning little tricks — like how resting the meat brings the juices back, or how the right wood chips add that smoky layer you can’t forget.


What really pushed me deeper into this hobby was my love for the Shake Shack menu. Every time I visited, I kept wondering: how can I get that same juicy ShackBurger or smoky bacon bite at home? That curiosity turned into experiments different beef blends, homemade sauces, even a few failed mushroom burgers (don’t ask how those went ).


Now, I’m here hoping to share my experiences and also learn from all of you. Have any of you tried recreating Shake Shack–style burgers or their smoky flavors on your own grills? I’d love to hear your stories and tips.


Looking forward to being part of this community and swapping ideas with fellow BBQ lovers!

Greetings and welcome from central Illinois!

 

[Fueling Around]

Welcome to the party
Never heard of Shake Shack