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hockey puck
What does hockey puck mean?
A burger cooked all the way through until it's grey, dry and roughly the texture and colour of the thing they slap around an ice rink. Used disparagingly by cooks the moment a well-done burger ticket prints. Sometimes broadens to any over-rested, dried-out protein puck on the line.
"Table 6 wants well-done — alright, one hockey puck coming up."
Frequently asked questions
What does "hockey puck" mean in a kitchen?
It's a well-done burger — overcooked to the point of being dense, dry, and a punishment to plate.
How do you use "hockey puck" in a sentence?
"Table 12 wants their burger well-done again — another hockey puck coming up."
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