How do you prepare the perfect burger patty?

KenS · 06-03-2009, 10:56 AM

Ground Beef
Salt and Pepper
Glass of Port
Nice Cigar

Damn, was I cooking something? I forgot about that ... better get another glass of port before I nub this thing...

VTDragon · 06-03-2009, 11:02 AM

Whatever recipe you use, once the patty is formed press your thumb into the middle before grilling making the middle a bit thinner than the rest of the patty. You will be amazed at how much this simple trick reduces patty shrinkage and insures a consistent level of "doneness" through the burger.

06-03-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? Ground Beef Salt and Pepper Glass of Port Nice Cigar Damn, was I cooking something? I forgot about that ... better get another glass of port before I nub this thing... __________________ For the record, Massholes (especially adopted Massholes) do not have to root for the damn Red Sox.

06-03-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you prepare the perfect burger patty? Whatever recipe you use, once the patty is formed press your thumb into the middle before grilling making the middle a bit thinner than the rest of the patty. You will be amazed at how much this simple trick reduces patty shrinkage and insures a consistent level of "doneness" through the burger. __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.