Grilling is a popular summer pastime because you can gather friends and family members to enjoy beautiful weather and delicious food. Hamburgers are a staple at backyard barbecues because they cook quickly and can satisfy everyone’s appetite. As such, knowing how to cook delicious burgers on your propane grill is a must. While it may seem simple, below are several strategies to help you make them perfectly every time.

How Can You Make the Best Burgers on a Propane Grill?

1. Prepare the Patties

Start by forming your meat into round patties that are about 3/4 of an inch thick. Generally, you should use a meat mixture that is at least 20% fat so that they are juicy and flavorful when you finish cooking. Season the patties with your favorite mixture of herbs and spices, and keep them chilled until you are ready to cook. This maintains the integrity of the fat. 

2. Indent the Middle 

After creating the patties, press in the middle of each one to create an indentation. This helps them retain the juice better and prevents the meat from bulging too much when you’re grilling. As a result, you will have flatter patties that are easier to eat. Plus, when they puff in the middle, it is more difficult to get them to a safe internal temperature, requiring you to cook the burgers longer, potentially drying them out.

3. Use High Heat

Next, heat up the grill. For a propane model, start by turning on the burners to medium-high to high heat. Keep the lid open until you know that they are lit and warming the metal properly. To test the temperature, hover your hand a safe distance above the grill. When you can only hold it there for about one second, you are ready to place the meat on.

4. Avoid Pressing Them

One of the biggest mistakes people make when grilling hamburgers is pressing down on the patties repeatedly with a spatula. While some people think this removes grease, it removes the internal juices, resulting in dryer burgers. To get the most flavor, avoid handling the meat as much as possible. 

5. Turn Once

When you are using high heat, you will only need to flip the patties once. Flipping them repeatedly can cause the meat to become misshapen. Leave them on one side for about five to six minutes, then turn them over to cook for another three to four minutes, depending on how done you want them to be. To ensure safety, the internal temperatures should reach 160 degrees before you serve the burgers.

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