How To Make Better Burgers | No Shrinkage!
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Күн бұрынIn this video, I'm answering a very common question. "How come my burgers shrink and swell?" In this video, I'm going to demonstrate how to make perfect burgers every time. No shrinkage or swelling! Wildfire Griddle wildfireoutdoorliving.com/the...
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@skwerlee 6 ай бұрын
Greg you’re such a great burger cook you can’t even properly screw one up for demonstration purposes 😂
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
LOL! It's strange cooking on a video hoping for something to go wrong!
@billy9245 6 ай бұрын
My request!
@paulb2741 6 ай бұрын
What a great Christmas present. The best burger tutorial I have ever seen. Thanks Greg Felix Navidad.
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul! Cheers, brother!
@mattkeller4675 6 ай бұрын
Picasso used his hands and a brush, Greg uses a beveled stainless spatula or a brick trowel.
@garryhammond3117 6 ай бұрын
Greg! - The was "The Best" burger tutorial video I have EVER watched (and I've watched many). I know you were an instructor previously - and it shows - Thanks. Merry Christmas to you and your family - I look forward to watching more of your excellent content in 2024. - Cheers!
@Andrew-ks7zj 6 ай бұрын
What happened to all of those patties? Great vid!
@jameskane6273 6 ай бұрын
The thumbnail says everything. Cheers!
@leedoss6905 6 ай бұрын
Don't make sausage out of a hamburger patty by adding salt and spices and mixing it. AKA rubber burger.
@randylahey1232 6 ай бұрын
Because of you I bought a cookie cutter ring years ago, that along with the method I got from my burgers come out absolutely perfect👍
@rickhale6396 6 ай бұрын
I use the same rings you have. We grind our hamburger meat from chuck steak . They are so much better than the tube meat at the store. Night and day difference.
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
You can't beat home ground beef!
@Blake846 6 ай бұрын
Hi, Greg. Thank you so much!
@aaronwilliam9776 6 ай бұрын
This is great advice. One thing I wish people would stop doing is get the cheapest frozen patties money can buy, and then get high quality deli buns (usually Kaiser rolls) to put them on. People do it where I live (Manitoba) all the time and it's been a pet peeve of mine for as long as I can remember.
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Makes no since!
@jamey-pl4ez 6 ай бұрын
The crust on those burgers was epic! Great video!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@PicSta 6 ай бұрын
I always do a loose ball, then gently as possible form it into a patty or keep a ball and smash it. I try to keep the patties 1-2 fingers wider as my buns. This is my rough guideline and never failed for me. As Greg explained very well, overworking the meat is the worst. Merry Burgermas 🍔 to all of you.
@crazymonkey9611 6 ай бұрын
This was fantastic. Thanks for making the time to do this. Some great tips that I’ll be using!! Merry Christmas!
@watermain48 4 ай бұрын
Great lesson Greg. Thanks.
@kevinl3235 4 ай бұрын
Awesome information, this is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you. 🍔
@MrDanSB 6 ай бұрын
Best burger video ever!
@davisgrove8931 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg, very informative! Merry Christmas!
@chrismyers6081 6 ай бұрын
Love this channel! Merry Christmas!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
@ltgray2780 6 ай бұрын
Great info, Greg. Been following you for a while. Love your videos, both channels.
@MeanderingMan1 6 ай бұрын
Great to have a visual confirmation along with the theory explained. Thanks for this tutorial; my family (and I) will reap the benefits next time it's warm enough for the BBQ!
@kollerd31 6 ай бұрын
Great video as always Greg! Boy what dedication, cooking in the rain! Must have been a couple days ago because your storm came to Arizona Saturday. Merry Christmas my friend, Doug
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍! I've had so many messages and comments over the years, I just thought... Let's do a video!
@wesleyrussell8386 6 ай бұрын
is that the storm that came out of nowhere to tucson and gave me a cold right before I flew to cali 😭
@justinhowe8322 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this helpful video! WOW!
@jeffhaddox2239 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the education 👍
@etherdog 6 ай бұрын
Good science, Greg!
@lissakaye610 15 күн бұрын
Such an informative video… never would have considered any of these. Thank you
@matbowden9156 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas! Thx Greg, all the time and effort (to learn these tricks in the first place) is what really counts here. Thanks for passing it on so freely 👍😁. Here's hoping you and yours has an absolutely banging time! ❤🎉🎄
@DaymonQualls 6 ай бұрын
Very informative video, Greg! Thanks for another great tutorial!
@parker3715 6 ай бұрын
Amazing video! This will be very helpful, Greg!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Parker!
@kelvineliabcortesmixter7897 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Greg for this excellent video of burgers, greetings from Nicaragua.
@scott729 6 ай бұрын
True love for cooking burgers. This demo was very helpful as I have experienced all of these issues on my flattop and I am sick of it, lol. No more. Thanks Greg
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching Scott!
@jeffd5113 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips and Merry Christmas!!!!!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@riccardo9280 6 ай бұрын
This is why I watch! So many helpful tips, not just for making burgers!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Cheers, Riccardo!
@wallbanger6248 6 ай бұрын
Very helpful !!
@wesleyrussell8386 6 ай бұрын
great tips! You've solved burger mysteries that have vexed me for years!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Wesley!
@kri5tian406 27 күн бұрын
Thank you from England!
@garyhostetler3800 6 ай бұрын
Learn so much watching your videos. Happy New Year
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@morganuci 6 ай бұрын
This was a lot of great information, thank you!!
@lucasw4766 6 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
@TheSixer211 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I used to over work the ground beef for years and thought I made the best burgers. I bought the pastry ring and fill it with fresh ground 80/20 ground beef. It made a huge difference! It breathes and cooks so much faster and the flavor is by far the best I ever made! I don't use a flat top. I use my Blaze propane grill and they come out perfect. Thank you again! Love your channel!
@SmokedReb 6 ай бұрын
Killer video, brother! I especially liked the smash burger tip, I've been using butter, but now I'll try it without. Cheers!!
@dwaynewladyka577 6 ай бұрын
Great information. Hope you have a Merry Christmas. Cheers, Greg! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Cheers, Dwayne! Merry Christmas!
@slisyd 6 ай бұрын
Great tips thank you!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@billweare2146 6 ай бұрын
Good,useful tips!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@markmower6507 6 ай бұрын
I cooked in Restaurants for Decades. That's some Serious Knowledge you are Sharing. Something I will share. When I am cooking burgers I like to use Unsalted Kerry gold Butter, Fresh Herbs and Roasted Garlic... Mind you not a lot of the Butter, it's Expensive. Also something I like to do for burgers is Compound Butter. You can just melt it on top after it's cooked. I like to do that with a compound Bourbon Butter and Carmalized Onions and Shallots... 😋 Yummy.
@picardvskirk 6 ай бұрын
I, and especially my family thx you for your videos, since my burgers have improved immensely😅. Merry Christmas.
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment, and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
@sanholo7590 6 ай бұрын
Love this video. Been trying to explain to people that working your patties into rock hard snow balls isn’t the way. Now I can show them.
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Unless you're going to throw them at someone!
@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956 Ай бұрын
That is so helpful thank you
@RTMZ06 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones Greg! Cheers!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! And to yours!
@RadDadisRad 6 ай бұрын
I lay my burger meat rolled 3/4” to 1” thick on a tray and let it rest in the fridge uncovered for 12 hours to allow some moisture to leave. I have mixing bowls that I use to cut patties. I always size my patties larger than my buns, about a fingers width larger, to plan for shrinkage. The more fat you have the more shrinkage you’ll get. The less fat you have the dryer the meat will be at any given doneness. I personally eat my burgers at medium doneness. I also grind up chuck for roughly an 85/15.
@RadDadisRad 6 ай бұрын
I could loosely prepare the meat and I wouldn’t need to let rest overnight. I rest the meat to combat the patty from turning into a ball.
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I still prefer to use a higher fat content and adjust the size accordingly. Simply for the moisture you get from the fat.
@brifo5779 6 ай бұрын
Great school Greg, thanks ❤
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kevincantrell1459 6 ай бұрын
This information really helps!! Thank you
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. Thank you!
@giusepperana6354 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I had the issue with the patties turning into balls for sure and yes I was kneading them a lot. I'll try your method next time.
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Lemme' know how it works out. They'll be a lot more tender and juicy as well. Cheers!
@EventHorizon1776 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@HobbyMotorDK 6 ай бұрын
Another set of great tips - really enjoy the BB channel. Wonder if you ever got a request for the Diablo Sandwich - from Smokey and the Bandit? - PS keep the Hot Dog videos coming 👍👍
@MadPick 6 ай бұрын
Good video, I appreciate this. Cooking burgers seems like it should be so simple that it doesn't require a tutorial . . . but it's not! I have a heck of a time making a good burger.
@MrMegaFredZeppelin 6 ай бұрын
Hey Greg😃May you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas🎅🏻🤶🏻🎄ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Fred! You and your family have a wonderful Christmas as well brother!
@Mickcotton 6 ай бұрын
Megafriend 😊. Wishing you a Great X-Mas Cheers 🍻 & Rock n Roll 👍😁🌸🤘. I’m actually making Burgers & Chicken Wings today. Greg’s Videos really are a great resource for everyone. Thank You So Much
@cancelchannel3394 2 ай бұрын
Combine 1lb ground pork, 1lb-80/20 ground beef, and 2lbs ground venison, makes great burgers, chili, spaghetti, and manwhich 😋
@joshhoffman1975 6 ай бұрын
I love Greg's work, I want to be his mini-me! 🤣🤣🤣💯👊🍔🍾
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
LOL! Cheers!
@kcdam262 6 ай бұрын
I wonder if you are stuck using option b patty scoring it with a knife on both sides would help. Love your videos keep up the good work!
@MrDanbecker 6 ай бұрын
Great video .. Thanks .. Merry Christmas ..🎅👍🥂.You need a beer. Cheers ..
@BlackJesus8463 6 ай бұрын
yup
@ronaldyeater3322 6 ай бұрын
Sup greg, perfectly explained, don't need thumb imprint.. but maybe fir the purposly overworked should've bought the tube so will blow up more, the only reason can think if is smashburgers for meat tube(maybe tacos, sloppy joesect,,) not a pub style burger, i think thats whats called?, happy holidays brother, tyvm tc 🍔
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Ronald! Merry Christmas!
@David-burrito 6 ай бұрын
Now I'm gunna be looking at my mason's trowel with an evil eye 😂
@Ajoe5810 6 ай бұрын
Did you intend to place a dimple in the center of one patty to reduce shrinkage? Great video, Mr. Ballistic.
@jbmann4796 6 ай бұрын
I've only ever seen swelling on prefabricated burgers (especially when cooking from frozen). I cooked a box of frozen prefab cheapies for a picnic and Oh My.
@tryingtocorrect 4 ай бұрын
Very good. Just trying to learn how to cook the patty without it shrinking to much and how to do it correctly.
@Ralphie_Boy 6 ай бұрын
*Greg, Any advice on the male human anatomy on shrinkage?* *Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all* 🎅🤶🥳
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
A warm soak in a hottub! Merry Christmas!
@Ralphie_Boy 6 ай бұрын
@@BallisticBurgers 🤣
@MayoRopeRusty 6 ай бұрын
I’d love to host a BBQ, invite Greg over, overwork my patties to the point where he intervenes out of pure anger lmao 🤣
@fmerkl 6 ай бұрын
heck they all look good ! but its time for supper and all food looks good ! LOL
@SanJoseDale 5 ай бұрын
If grinding your own, what plate size do you prefer?
@slisyd 6 ай бұрын
What size rings do you have?
@thebigv8644 6 ай бұрын
Do you do much different if you're grilling a burger over charcoal on the actual grill grate? Or if you are smoking them?
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
With the exception of smash burgers (of course) on grates, the rules are the same. You're facing the same effects of the heat on the patty.
@randomstuff3201 6 ай бұрын
If you buy hamburger in a chub, would running it through a grinder "unpack" it and give it back the gaps of a gently packed burger?
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Yes! In fact, ground meats like bison come in those tight vacuum sealed squares. If I buy bison this way, I run it through the grinder. That solves the problem.
@randomstuff3201 6 ай бұрын
Good to know. Thanks Greg.
@randynelson9620 6 ай бұрын
What was the burger smasher you were using??
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
Just an Amazon Special. I'll try and find the link, but I think even Temu is selling them for a few bucks.
@63ah1275 6 ай бұрын
I was in the pool!
@ltgray2780 6 ай бұрын
Shrinkage is an ongoing problem with my meat, especially as I get into my 60's.
@lordfesnor7300 6 ай бұрын
I’ve gone through so many rings in my life, these things will last a lifetime. @04:41 😅
@zingdog33 6 ай бұрын
I was in the pool!!!
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
There was significant shrinkage. LOL!
@jeepnicc 3 ай бұрын
"I WAS IN THE POOL!!"
@oldfarmshow 6 ай бұрын
😳
@ChunkyMonkaayyy 6 ай бұрын
Shrinkage always a problem. 😂
@BallisticBurgers 6 ай бұрын
In this case, there was "significant shrinkage." LOL!
@glennbryant1292 6 ай бұрын
This guy is no Roy Crock
@squirrelcovers6340 23 күн бұрын
Just make a bigger patty with a divet in the middle.
@BallisticBurgers 23 күн бұрын
The divot is for patties that are overworked and packed too tightly.
@Mike_Greentea 6 ай бұрын
Nobody likes shrinkage 🤔
@knightone57 6 ай бұрын
Sorry I don't like burnt hamburgers.
@Zwackelmann_82 4 ай бұрын
lame! Its a Burger! Wow! A Burger....
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