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    Ice cubes

    Happy New Year to all!

    I've seen posts, typically in those bogus "facts you should know" sites that claim you should put an ice cube on top of your burger to prevent moisture loss.

    Just wondering, any truth to this? Anybody try it?

    #2
    This ought to be fun.

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    • captainlee
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      Yep, popcorn time so early in the morning.

    #3
    Never tried it. I don’t like steamed burgers.

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      #4
      Just say no. Fire and ice together make water then steam. If you want a moist burger then buy hamburger with a higher fat content than you’re currently using. IMHO

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      • SheilaAnn
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        💯💯💯

      #5
      80/20 hamburger cooked properly has plenty of moisture.

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        #6
        Exactly why I always skip all these half ass suggestions on the internet and just boil my hamburgers. 🤤

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        • CaptainMike
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          Now that's funny!

        #7
        There's an episode of George Motz's " Burger Land " where ice cubes were put on the flat top next to a bun, then covered to steam the bun. I just watched the entire series this past month, but can not recall the episode. Its on the free ad supported streaming service, Tubi .

        I will keep looking if I have the time, but this is an NFL Sunday haha

        Using Grok to search , it came up with this, where ice was used on the flat top to steam a burger

        Burger Bliss episode of The Kitchen on Food Network (Season 14, Episode 2, aired July 15, 2017)

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        • captainlee
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          People also do that to melt the cheese on top.

        #8
        For smash burgers, a good microwave on high for about 10 minutes is the way to go! 15 if it’s a regular sized patty.

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        • CaptainMike
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          Time and temp if using frozen patties?

        • Panhead John
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          Mike, it’s been my experience just to add 1 minute to your cook time if frozen.

        #9
        Kenji has a recipe for meatballs where he adds unflavored gelatin to help retain moisture. I'd do that before trying an ice cube.

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          #10
          Meathead had some positive words about the process when he'd tried it, if memory serves. I just don't remember the extent of what he thought about it. Perhaps if he sees this he can say.

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          • Meathead
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            Juciness depends more on fat than water. Ice cubes and gelatin add water, Fat adds juiciness and flavor. I recommend 30% fat.

          #11
          Thanks, all, kinda what I figured...

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