Food - Drink
Should You Cook Burgers On High Heat?
By ERIN SHAW
Whether you cook burgers on the grill, on the flat top, or in a pan, caramelizing the meat for a great crust is ideal, which can only be achieved by one heat setting.
Only high heat will give your burgers a great crust without overcooking them. To cook burgers right, put them over high heat and let them cook for a few minutes.
Only flip the patty once the top looks moist and the bottom is browned and releases from the cooking surface easily. The remaining cook time depends on the thickness of the patty.
Use a thermometer to make sure your burgers are cooked to a safe temperature. We still have some general time guidelines depending how well you'd like to cook your burger.
For a well-done burger, let it cook for about 10 minutes total; for medium-well, cook for nine minutes; for medium, seven to eight minutes; for medium rare, aim for six or seven.