The One Picnic Grilling Mistake That Could Put Everyone At Risk

Burger expert spills perfect patty secrets and ‘biggest mistake’

Chef Michael Hawk shared his tips for perfecting a burger, including how to cook the patty and the right thing to do with the bun.

The One Picnic Grilling Mistake That Could Put Everyone At Risk

Everyone loves a summer barbecue, but it can pose a food safety risk if you aren't careful. Discover the common grilling mistake to avoid at your next cookout.

Stop making a common burger mistake, chef warns: ‘One of the worst things you can do’

Soaking your burger bun in the grease and juices leftover from cooking the patty to add extra flavor may seem intuitive, but one chef says it's "one of the worst things you can do."To form a nice crust on the bun, executive chef Michael Hawk of the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida, said to toast it in butter to create a barrier that's both flavorful and adds texture."Use a sauté pan with medium heat and whole, unsalted butter, melting the b…

Stop making a common burger mistake, chef warns: 'One of the worst things you can do' – Democratic Accent

Soaking your burger bun in the grease and juices leftover from cooking the patty to add extra flavor may seem intuitive, but one chef says it’s “one of the worst things you can do.” To form a nice crust on the bun, executive chef Michael Hawk of the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida, said to toast it in butter to create a barrier that’s both flavorful and adds texture. “Use a sauté pan with medium heat and whole, unsalted butter, melting the…

Stop making a common burger mistake, chef warns: 'One of the worst things you can do'

Chef Michael Hawk of the Fontainbleau reveals why soaking your burger bun in grease leads to soggy bread and shares his butter-toasting technique for a golden crust.