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Hamburgers

Cookbook
Author(s): Thomas Keller
Page 48

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2 reviews, average rating 5.0 / 5

KimberlyB

15 years ago
5/5
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It's not often my husband comments on hamburgers but these he raved about. What could I possibly do different? Well it's in the preparation and it's the ingredients. Twice grinding, the combination of sirloin brisket and chuck, and making sure the strands stay in tact not overworking the meat. Really it makes a difference. Try it! Oh and I added garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper. I'm sure I just made Keller purists cringe with the garlic powder but it was very tasty.

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zvant

15 years ago
5/5
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Perfect burgers. The proportions of meat I used were a little off, because the butcher didn't give me exactly what I asked for, but results were delicious nonetheless.
I also suggest certain additional safety precautions when grinding meat (especially in the summer heat) --I put the grinder in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to grinding the meat and put the meat in the fridge between the first and second grinding. Martha Stewart and others have detailed safety instructions. Don't let these s...
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