Grilling

Day 4: Grill Guidance

Everyone has their own idea of the perfect way to grill their burger. Some general rules are to season before you grill and sear before you cook.

Tip 1: Adding salt to the patties before you grill is essential to locking in the flavour and creating a delicate crust, but don’t do it too early or you risk drying out your burger.

Tip 2: Patties should be about an inch thick in order to stay moist in the centre while retaining a crust. Patties shrink on the grill, so be sure to make them wider than the bun.

Tip 3: To keep your patties from bloating on the grill, press a ½ inch deep indentation in the centre before cooking

Tip 4: Always be sure to finish cooking patties on a cooler area of the grill to avoid serving charred product that’s still rare on the inside!

Tip 5: Don’t press down on the patties as they cook. The juices you keep will infuse the burger with delicious natural flavours.

Check back tomorrow for a variety of topping ideas!