50 Juicy Secrets to Better Homemade Burgers

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6. Always Use a Scale

When do you ever make just one hamburger? Even if you're dining solo, you usually make a small batch either for leftovers or to freeze for later. To ensure even cooking, make sure all your patties are the same size. This is where your kitchen scale comes in handy. 1/3-pound size is pretty reasonable. Of course, you can go up or down depending on your appetite or needs.