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Questions about the classic American sandwich, the hamburger and how to prepare them. Do not use this tag for "hamburger meat" aka ground beef or beef mince outside the context of the sandwich.

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Accidentally wolfed down a rare burger

There is no way of knowing, from your picture, if there is E. Coli present in your burger, nor is there any way for us to let you know if you will get sick. However, we can identify the risks and wha …
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How to avoid burned layer on seared hamburger?

You could use a low temperature water bath (sous vide). Cook your burgers 56 - 60 c (depending on desired doneness), 1.5 to as much as 6 hours. Remove from bag. Put whatever sear you want on it, be …
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Patty Integrity and Seasoning?

Kenji Lopez-Alt wrote about this issue on the website, Serious Eats. Salting the meat before making the patty does not cause it to fall apart, rather it creates a more bouncy, sausage-like texture. H …
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What are some methods for parcooking hamburgers?

For speed and quality this is the perfect application for sous vide cooking. You can cook burgers to varying degrees of doneness. They can hang out in the water bath, at a degree or two below the ra …
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Cooling cooked onions before adding to raw mince

I don't buy his reasoning, though I don't know for sure. So, if someone knows better, I am happy to be corrected. However, I do have two theories: 1. I suppose it is possible that the heat from the …
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Would it be advisable to partially pre-grill hamburgers and freeze so that they can be pan f...

This is where low temperature cooking (most people call is sous vide, but it is usually a misnomer) can be your friend. You could cook the burgers until done. Chill. Then flash off on grill or even …
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Frozen raw beef patties vs cooked refrigerated patties?

If your goal is shelf life, freezing is the way to go. Make your patties, use wax paper (or alternative) between them so that they can be easily separated, package tightly and remove as much air as p …
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Tenderizing vegetables (chili pepper)

Roast in a hot oven, over grill or direct flame, or in cast iron. Whole...until skin is dark and blistered. Remove from heat carefully. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic. Allow to cool. The pe …
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How can I avoid my patties bulging in the middle?

When you create the patty, make a slight indentation in the middle. That way, the "bulge" will result in a flat patty. If you purchase patties from the store, and cook from frozen, the only solution …
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