Basic Burger

Instructions

• 1We suggest you weigh or measure all ingredients at the start of the cooking process. Chefs call this mise en place, and it’s the best way to stay organized.
  Tip: Chefs call this mise en place
• 2We like 7 oz (200 g) patties—the perfect size for that burger bun.
• 3Form meat in a ball, removing air and cracks. Keep hands flat to shape into patties, using your thumbs to pinch sides.
• 4Salt helps to firm the exterior and retain juiciness. Pepper just tastes good.
• 5Remember, the water in your pot will get hot enough to cook your food—treat your work surface accordingly! Place a trivet beneath the pot to help protect your countertop, or use whatever precautions you normally would when exposing your counter to a dish, pot, or pan you just removed from the oven or stove.
• 6Put your Joule in the water and, when it is at the right temperature, lower the bag slowly into the saucepan. If you can, clip it to the side and make sure that the food is completely under water. Tip: If your bag floats to the top, add a spoon inside it to weigh it down.
• 7Add cheese and baste with butter for gooey goodness.
• 8Well, that was easy, right? And so juicy and delicious. Next time, level up with our Ultimate Indoor Burger guide.
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