Don't Make These Burger Mistakes (But If You Do, Here's How to Fix Them)
The sun is shining, the grill is hot and you're looking forward to a meal of juicy meat. Fast-forward 30 minutes and you're face to face with a dry, overcooked hunk of steak or a tough chicken tender. What went wrong? Getting the grilling game right can be tricky. When it comes to grilling burgers, meat master and Texas restaurateur Chef Tim Love recently told FN Dish, "There are actually two common mistakes I see often, which are a shame, so listen up!" He shared his take on those two problems, plus offered ways for avoiding them next time.
1. Flip Burgers Once and Only Once: Constant turning will toughen and dry out meat, and if you flip too soon, burgers will stick. Cook 2 minutes per side for rare, 3 for medium-rare, 4 for medium and 5 for well-done.
2. Don't Press Burgers While Cooking: This is a common mistake in grilling burgers. The juice that seeps out holds most of the flavor and moisture — let your burgers hold on to it!
