Hamburgers

[Richie]

I want to start grinding my own hamburgers and had a question. Would there be any reason for me to dry brine my chuck steak before I grind it? I use the dry brine on my steaks and it always produces the best results. But I wasn't sure if it would make a difference when I am going to grind it.

[Mr. Bones]

Were I to find myself in yer predicament, I'd dry brine it.
Seems to be a reasonable, effective, preparatory step to most any method or cookin'
Plus, then: yer burgers are ready to go, fresh, frozen, what have ya'...

[lemayp]

Can't remember if it was here or on serious eats, but the article show that if you pre-salt burgers before cooking you can end up with more of a meatloaf consistency. I would guess that this may have the same effect. Found the article, http://aht.seriouseats.com/2009/12/t...ound-beef.html

[HawkerXP]

wow

[Mr. Bones]

Super Cool article!

[DWCowles]

I don’t dry brine before grinding.