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Step 8 of 11 · The Ultimate Burger Masterclass

Cut faces down in the same pan

Cut faces down in the same pan — step 8 of 11 in The Ultimate Burger Masterclass. After the patties come off, drop the buns cut-side down in the leftover fat for 30–45 seconds until they pick up color.

Toast only the cut face. The outside of the bun should stay soft.
Toast only the cut face. The outside of the bun should stay soft.

Free food & cooking tip: Cut faces down in the same pan (step 8 of 11 from "The Ultimate Burger Masterclass").

After the patties come off, drop the buns cut-side down in the leftover fat for 30–45 seconds until they pick up color. This is the difference between a sandwich and a wet bun five minutes later.

Do not walk away. Buns go from gold to bitter fast.

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