Practical tips for a simplified burger party
When BBQ season kicks off, nothing beats a good burger on the grill. Here are some practical tips for cooking burgers with ease with new ready-to-cook products and cooking ideas to help you organize the next gathering with family and friends on the terrace.
5 tips for cooking burgers
- To cook burgers on the barbecue, make sure the appliance is already hot. Oil the grill before placing the meat patties on it.
- Be vigilant while cooking meat so that it’s not charred. Always keep in mind that even if the outside is very cooked or burned, the inside may not be cooked enough.
- Cook the patties over high heat to obtain a nice caramelization on the surface of the meat.
- Avoid turning the patty too quickly. Wait at least 4 minutes before doing so.
- If you want to add cheese to your burger, place a slice on the meat patty at the very end of cooking and turn off the BBQ section. This will prevent the cheese from melting and ending up in the bottom of the device.
Ready-to-cook products to save time
When the sun is out, BBQ evenings are sometimes organized at the last minute. To enjoy the good weather (even when you’re short on time), these ready-to-cook burger patties available in grocery stores will allow you to enjoy burgers seasoned to perfection in just a few minutes.
RICARDO Frozen Salmon Burgers: These salmon burgers come in two flavours: dill, lemon and capers, as well as barbecue sauce and roasted pepper. Simply place the frozen patties on the BBQ and cook them for a few minutes on each side.
Sterling Silver Beef Shoulder Burgers: Thanks to juicy quality beef and marbled flavour, these burgers are rich, tender and tasty. They come in several flavours: bacon and smoked cheese, jalapeño and halloumi, and onion and Swiss cheese.
PorkShop Pork Burgers: Known for its dry sausages made with quality local ingredients, PorkShop presents a Quebec pork burger flavoured with BBQ whisky.
Cooking ground meat safely
Minced meat can be contaminated with certain bacteria, so you have to be careful when handling it raw. Here are some rules to follow:*
- Use different utensils for handling raw meat and cooked meat.
- To make sure you destroy all bacteria, you must cook the meat to an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
- Wash your hands and your cooking equipment often.
*Source: Government of Quebec