Step 6 of 11 · The Ultimate Burger Masterclass
Smash once, immediately
Smash once, immediately — step 6 of 11 in The Ultimate Burger Masterclass. Place two balls in the pan with space between them. Press hard with a stiff spatula (parchment on top of the meat if it sticks to the…
Free food & cooking tip: Smash once, immediately (step 6 of 11 from "The Ultimate Burger Masterclass").
Place two balls in the pan with space between them. Press hard with a stiff spatula (parchment on top of the meat if it sticks to the spatula) until each patty is about 6 mm / ¼ inch thick and a bit wider than the bun.
Salt the top heavily now — not earlier. Pepper if you want. Do not smash again. After 90 seconds you should see brown lace at the edges. Scrape under the crust with the spatula as if you are getting a pancake off the pan. If you leave the crust behind, you left the burger behind.
You'll need
- Two burgers max
- Smash immediately
- Salt the top
- Scrape the crust on the flip
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