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Hamburger
Haggis
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OK, so this is really basic . . .[p]We've been buying Costco ground beef for some years, partially because its so lean at 88/12. The problem is that it really doesn't make very good hamburgers. Since I'm stuck with this ratio, I need a recipe that will juice up these things a bit . . . can someone help me here?
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Haggis,[p]Why not move to chuck? It's 80/20 and really makes good burgers. [p]Odis
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The Pork Jesters ,[p]I agree. But that's for the future . . . I have many pounds of 88/12 and need help sooner rather than later!
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Haggis,
ever try a beef/pork blend?
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Chef Wil,[p]I made up a bunch of sausage a while back, got plans to make more too. But I got to somehow justify spending the bucks on the meat grinder. Planned on grinding some of my own burger, but you just threw in a new twist on the idea![p]Any suggestions on a ratio... and any ideas for some sausages?[p]Scott
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Haggis, you can add fat or pork...but ...have you tried cooking burgers at a low temperature on the Egg ?? They will be VERY moist even with low fat content. Cook at 250 dome temperature for 35 to 40 minutes....
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tn slagamater,[p]Thanks for the suggestion! I did try one time to cook slower, although maybe not at 250, but my spouse likes her meat on the red side and I cooked it too much for her taste. Can you achieve a medium rare on a slow cook with hamburger?
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Haggis,
Try putting a pat of seasoned butter inside the burger when you form it....has worked for us.
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Eggineer,[p]That's an interesting idea - sort of like injecting into a butt to keep it moist. I'll try it next time! Thanks.
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