Why Is A Burger Press A Useful Kitchen Gadget?

In the grand scheme of things, a kitchen gadget like a burger press probably isn't the most crucial to have.  However, some people will get a ton of benefit from them.  They aren't for everyone, but if you are looking to take your barbecue skill up to the next level, these are almost a necessity.  In this post I want to share why this is, and offer a couple of tips so that you can get the most from yours.

The reason that using a burger press is important isn't necessarily for better hamburgers, it's for consistency.  Once you have burgers that are coming out the same way every time you can start experimenting with new techniques and recipes.  Many cooks try to get creative in the kitchen without having the fundamentals down, which produces extremely varied results.

To make sure that the most consistent results are achieved with a burger press, it is important to also use an ounce scale.  Most burgers fall into the 1/4 to 1/3 pound range, or 4 and 6 ounces, respectively.  When you are cooking the same weight and size burgers every time you can plan out their cooking times almost scientifically, and get the level of doneness you want every time.

If your burgers are bloating in the center while cooking, an easy tip to prevent this is to take your thumb and press an indent into the center of the patty before it hits the grill.  The meat fiber that is compacted in the center of the patty will keep it flat and level all throughout the cooking process.  This is one of the oldest chef's tricks in the book for cooking burgers.

I take my cooking seriously, and I think that many other people do as well.  For this reason, it's important to take the small steps to continuously make improvements in your skills.  A burger press is one of those small things that will make a big difference over time.

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