06/19/2026
🍔 Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to perfect.
NBBQA member and Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee Mark Lambert recently shared his take on the legendary Oklahoma Onion Burger — a burger that proves great flavor doesn’t require a long ingredient list.
Paper-thin onions, quality beef, a hot griddle, and the right technique come together to create one of America’s most iconic burgers. Born during the Great Depression as a way to stretch beef further, the Oklahoma Onion Burger has become a true piece of American food history.
Mark’s version showcases what great barbecue and live-fire cooking are all about: honoring tradition, mastering technique, and letting simple ingredients shine.
Have you ever made an Oklahoma Onion Burger?
Drop a photo in the comments and tell us your favorite toppings. Are you a mustard-and-pickle purist, or do you load yours up?
