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Re: How to prepare hamburger steak without it shrinking?

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@Imaoldhippie : Thank you. I totally agree and understand.

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@fthunt wrote:

I sear the burger just like I do a steak........med high temp on both sides - get the grill marks or pan brown brown.  Then reduce temp to med and let it continue to cook until done (as much as you want it)

 

Med Well - or Well done .....and don't squeeze any liquid out of burger as it cooks.


@fthunt : Thank you. Will try your suggestions next time.♥️

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@fthunt wrote:

Add - I never cover the pan while cooking a burger- for me it's like steaming the meat instead of 'cooking'.  Would you cover a steak?


Several of the tips suggested: If meat is extra thick be sure to cover pan if you wanted the center of the meat fully cooked. My brother loved the way that Mom cooked t -bone steak for him= she  would sear the steak first and then include gravy and onions and put a lid on the skillet. Brother always requested this for his birthday dinner.

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Re: How to prepare hamburger steak without it shrinking?

@SouthernBee 

 

There ya' go! Stick with what works!

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Re: How to prepare hamburger steak without it shrinking?

@KingstonsMom What is the difference between a "southern cook" and a northern cook?  

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@SouthernBee 

 

There ya' go! Stick with what works!


@KingstonsMom : I am not the best cook but try my  hardest to duplicate some of Mom's best recipes and meals.

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@deepwaterdotter 

 

Both regions have recipes that they've grown up with and have developed an expertise in perfecting the foods they know.

 

It's not that they're different, they just perfect regional favorites.

 

I have cookbooks for all regions across the US, I'm fascinated with regional recipes.

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@deepwaterdotter wrote:

@KingstonsMom What is the difference between a "southern cook" and a northern cook?  



@deepwaterdotter : This is SouthernBee and my response: Different traditions with different recipes including regional foods and different cooking techniques. 
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@KingstonsMom   Like cornbread and chili?

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@KingstonsMom   Like cornbread and chili?


 

@deepwaterdotter 

 

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BTW: Texas, as well as many other regions, are known for the best chili you can find, GA not so much.

 

I really don't understand your posts, so I prefer not to deal with them.

 

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