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How to Make Better Burgers

On YouTube as “How to Make Better Burgers | Grilling Fridays | Serious Eats”

Technique
June 2019
2:28
146K views

Grilling Fridays tips that apply to almost any burger: choose freshly ground beef with about 20% fat, do not overwork it, do not pre-salt the mix or it turns sausage-like, mind the shape and season just before cooking.

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