Cooking Hamburgers question for ChefChris and everyone

[The Dad Fisherman]

Quick tip I got of a TV show that I use....poke a whole with your finger in the middle of your burger before you gook them. Keeps them from balling up when they cook.....and pack them loosely...don't overwork the burger so it turns all hard when you cook it.

at least these tricks work for me and I get a great burger from it.

[FishermanTim]

As for steaks, try aging the beef before cooking (if possible).

I agree that anything beyond medium well is just beef jerky!

You can let burgers rest after cooking if you want to risky not having a burger when someone else eats it on you!

As for preventing soggy bread, toasting is one way.
Also keeping wet toppings (onions, tomatoes etc) off the bread is key too!

Most of all, DON'T OVER-THINK IT!!! It's a burger, not the sistine chapel!