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Hamburger Q... #15727568 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 What is the optimal size in prepping for a grill or griddle? I'm thinking at least 4 oz. Anyone have a preference on this?

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727695 01/31/21 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,734 Minnesota, Florida chris_c Campfire Tracker chris_c Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,734 Minnesota, Florida If its for a group 4oz is good, just me I like 8 oz

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727752 01/31/21 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,919 Likes: 10 South of Minnesota 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,919 Likes: 10 South of Minnesota I'd say it depends a lot on the percent/shrinkage. Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727846 01/31/21 Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,258 Likes: 3 Henderson, NV NVhntr Campfire Outfitter NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,258 Likes: 3 Henderson, NV I'll usually go 1/3 pound. That's just right after shrinkage. With 1/4 pound, unless you make them very thin, with cooking they will shrink to smaller than bun size. I like my meat all the way to the edge of the bun. Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Hamburger Q... chris_c #15727857 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 Originally Posted by chris_c If its for a group 4oz is good, just me I like 8 oz

Re: Hamburger Q... NVhntr #15727861 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 Originally Posted by NVhntr I'll usually go 1/3 pound. That's just right after shrinkage. With 1/4 pound, unless you make them very thin, with cooking they will shrink to smaller than bun size. I like my meat all the way to the edge of the bun. sounds good, but sounds like you're using a larger bun, too Last edited by sse; 01/31/21.

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727869 01/31/21 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,662 Likes: 37 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,662 Likes: 37 Montana 6oz. I am MAGA.

Re: Hamburger Q... Jim_Conrad #15727870 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad 6oz.

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727877 01/31/21 Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,258 Likes: 3 Henderson, NV NVhntr Campfire Outfitter NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,258 Likes: 3 Henderson, NV Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by NVhntr I'll usually go 1/3 pound. That's just right after shrinkage. With 1/4 pound, unless you make them very thin, with cooking they will shrink to smaller than bun size. I like my meat all the way to the edge of the bun. sounds good, but sounds like you're using a larger bun, too Yep, large restaurant style sesame seed buns. Go big or go hungry! Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727880 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 i'll try three 6 oz'ers on the griddle...see how that turns out

Re: Hamburger Q... NVhntr #15727890 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 Originally Posted by NVhntr Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by NVhntr I'll usually go 1/3 pound. That's just right after shrinkage. With 1/4 pound, unless you make them very thin, with cooking they will shrink to smaller than bun size. I like my meat all the way to the edge of the bun. sounds good, but sounds like you're using a larger bun, too Yep, large restaurant style sesame seed buns. Go big or go hungry! i love the sesame seeds

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727892 01/31/21 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,040 Likes: 2 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,040 Likes: 2 Central MS Originally Posted by sse i'll try three 6 oz'ers on the griddle...see how that turns out I like em on the griddle. Put a metal bowl over the patty to keep em juicy. Pro tip of the day. 👍🤪 Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: Hamburger Q... BigDave39355 #15727896 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 interesting

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727942 01/31/21 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,301 Likes: 28 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,301 Likes: 28 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... 1/3 lb. if we have em on buns, it’s sourdough English muffins. Can’t stand the party white foamy things. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727957 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 does anyone use one of those presses to shape them perfectly?

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15727961 01/31/21 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,879 Likes: 13 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,879 Likes: 13 West of the Blue Ridge Only rookies😛 What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15728010 01/31/21 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,764 Likes: 7 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,764 Likes: 7 Either Texas or Idaho A half inch thick and four inches in diameter. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15728021 01/31/21 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,040 Likes: 2 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,040 Likes: 2 Central MS I use of these. Bought it at the Walmart’s many years back. Made in good ol’ USA. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: Hamburger Q... sse #15728074 01/31/21 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,301 Likes: 28 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,301 Likes: 28 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by sse does anyone use one of those presses to shape them perfectly? You should just get the frozen pre-squoze burgers. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Hamburger Q... ironbender #15728220 01/31/21 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 S sse OP Campfire Ranger OP sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 Likes: 1 Originally Posted by ironbender Originally Posted by sse does anyone use one of those presses to shape them perfectly? You should just get the frozen pre-squoze burgers. can you get em in turkey burger?