Grilled Burger Tips
Recipe Overview
Overview
Making the perfect burger is an art, and this recipe breaks it down into manageable steps. The key ingredient here is mayonnaise, which not only adds flavor but also helps retain moisture in the patties. By weighing each burger to 8 ounces, you ensure that they cook evenly, which is crucial for achieving that ideal texture.
The technique of using a burger press is a game changer. It allows you to shape the patties without overworking the meat, which can lead to tough burgers. The use of a Ziploc bag to keep the press clean is a clever tip that makes the process smoother and more hygienic.
Once the patties are formed, chilling them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes helps them hold their shape on the grill. Setting up a two-zone fire on your grill is also essential; it allows for both indirect cooking and searing. The thumb indentation is a small but effective trick to prevent the burgers from puffing up.
Finally, searing the burgers over hot coals gives them that delicious crust while moving them to the cooler side of the grill allows them to finish cooking without burning. Topped with your favorite cheese and condiments, these burgers are sure to impress at any summer gathering.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise per pound of meat.
Tip: Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise per pound of meat to keep burgers juicy.
Weigh out 8 oz burger patties using a kitchen scale.
Gently shape the burger patties into balls.
Tip: Don't overwork the burger patty to maintain a loose texture.
Use a burger press to shape the patties without overworking the meat.
Refrigerate the shaped patties for about 30 minutes.
Set up a grill with hot coals on one side and a cool side on the other.
Tip: Create a small indentation in the center of the burger to prevent it from puffing up.
Make a small indentation in the center of each burger patty.
Put the burgers on the cool side of the grill away from the hot coals.
Cover the grill and set a timer for 10 minutes.
Tip: Sear burgers on hot coals for a couple of minutes on each side for a nice crust.
Move burgers over to the hot coals to sear for a couple of minutes on each side.
Move the burgers back to the cool side of the grill.
Add cheese on top of the burgers.
Start with a toasted bun for the burger.
Smear Blue Plate mayonnaise on the bottom and top buns.
Add thinly sliced dill pickles to the burger.
Add thinly sliced white onion to the burger.
Add a big slice of tomato to the burger.
Add a bit of lettuce to the burger.
Place the burger patty on top of the assembled ingredients.
Put the top bun in place to complete the burger.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Vegan Cheese
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Aquafaba
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Adding mayonnaise to the burger mix helps keep the patties juicy.
- •Weighing out burger patties ensures even cooking.
- •Creating a thumb indentation in the burger prevents it from puffing up while cooking.
- •Searing the burgers over hot coals gives them a nice crust.
