Instructions:
Easy, versatile, and with the great taste everyone loves, burgers are the perfect choice for a fabulous Fourth of July celebration, or any time you fire up the grill.
To make the best burgers, follow these foolproof directions.
Gently shape into patties as directed in the accompanying chart.
Season with herbs or spices, as desired.
Prepare grill (charcoal or gas) according to manufacturer’s directions for medium heat. Place patties on cooking grid. Grill according to chart, turning occasionally. After cooking, season with salt, if desired.
Burger Basics
Grill over medium heat. For gas grills, set controls to medium.
For charcoal, cautiously hold the palm of your hand above coals at cooking height. Count the number of seconds you can hold your hand in that position before the heat forces you to remove it; it’s about 4 seconds for medium heat.
Turn patties with a spatula. Do not press. Pressing causes loss of juices and results in a dry burger.
Grill to medium doneness (160 degrees), until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center of burgers to check temperature. Do not char or overcook.
All materials courtesy of The Beef Checkoff through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Northwest Cherry Growers and Wilton Industries, Inc.
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