The Secret to Juicy Burgers
What’s the secret to perfectly juicy grilled burgers? A tablespoon of prune purée!
Why it works
Prune purée helps to add moisture and depth of flavor to your favorite recipes – like these juicy prune burgers. It enhances the flavor of the beef and keeps your burger perfectly juicy. Unless, of course, it’s tragically overcooked. Nothing can salvage a blackened burger.
How long does it take for the burgers to cook
Cooking time depends on personal preference and size of the patty. If you like a little bit of pink in the center, cooking time should be slightly less. As a rule, we grill our burgers for about 4-6 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 F (71 C).
Juicy Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 1 TBSP prune purée
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 hamburger buns split and warmed
- Lettuce leaves tomato slices and condiments (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine beef and prune puree; mix lightly but thoroughly. (For best flavor and appearance, form and cook patties immediately after mixing meat mixture.) Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick patties.
- Heat large nonstick skillet for about 2 minutes over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F or 71C) doneness, until no longer pink in centers and juices show no pink color, turning once.
- Season with salt and pepper after turning. Serve burgers in buns with lettuce, tomato, and condiments, if desired.
- Tip: Patties also can be broiled or grilled. To broil, place patties on rack of broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches (7 – 10 cm) from heat. Broil 9 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F or 71 C)) doneness, until no longer pink in centers and juices show no pink color, turning once. To grill, place patties on grid over medium ash-covered coals. Grill 10 to 13 minutes to medium (160°F or 71 C) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning once.
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Round out your meal
Naturally-Sweetened Baked Beans
This baked beans recipe is nearly as easy as jazzed-up canned baked beans but is refined sugar-free and totally delicious thanks to the addition of California Prune BBQ Sauce.
And for dessert
Old-Fashioned Prune Cake
What’s a prune grower’s favorite way to enjoy prunes? Well, if you ask the Mitchell family, it’s this Old-Fashioned Prune Cake. A soft, prune-studded spice cake is covered in a buttery-sweet glaze that has everyone going back for another slice (or two.)
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