How Long do you Cook Hamburgers on a Grill
How Long do you Cook Hamburgers on a Grill?
Cooking hamburgers on the grill is probably the tastiest method for making these yummy summer treats. Of course many of us find ourselves asking the same question, time and time again: How Long do you Cook Hamburgers on a Grill?
This is a fantastic question. After all, an undercooked hamburger can make one very sick, so it pays to be safe and educate yourself. The time it takes for your hamburgers to fully cook really depends on the thickness of your burger and how hot your grill is. So the most accurate method for testing when your hamburgers are fully cooked, is by using an instant read thermometer.
Really folks, you need to invest in one of these. Head over to your local home goods store and pick one up. You will be very glad that you did. They are not expensive and it will make grilling a whole lot easier and enjoyable.
Whatever you do, NEVER cut your burger in half to see if it is done. I see a handful of sites recommending you do this and it is a big no no! Nothing will dry your buger out quicker than cutting it on the grill. Resist the urge to cut!
The optimal temperature to grill your hamburger to is 160 degrees fahrenheit. This temperature will kill off dangerous bacteria and make your burger safe to eat.
So there you have it, the answer to your question: How Long do you Cook Hamburgers on a Grill?
Enjoy and happy grilling!
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Caribbean Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe
Caribbean Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe
By Lee Griffith
The first inhabitants of these islands are thought to be Arawaks and the Caribs. It is likely that their cuisine was quite simple, prepared from an ample supply of fresh fish, fruit and vegetables. The Europeans introduced cattle, sheep and pigs to the islands, and the cooking styles of the Spanish, the English, the French, the Portuguese and the Dutch blended with the traditions of the isles. The result has been a wide array of exciting dishes.
This Caribbean 
grilled turkey burger recipe is easy to prepare, yet makes a spectacular presentation for any summer patio party! The sweet and spicy jerk seasoning combined with the tropical fruit and and other ingredients creates exciting layers of flavor that are both tangy and refreshing. Celebrate the summer months with these burgers topped with the mango salsa recipe which follows!
Griff’s Caribbean Grilled Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
1.35 lb. ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
3 tbsp. green onion, finely chopped
4 rounded tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp. McCormick® Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, blend well, by hand, the meat with all other
ingredients, and form into about seven small patties (or make fewer, but larger burgers if you like). Coat grill with a little oil or PAM® no-stick cooking spray. Grill burgers. IMPORTANT: Use canned, crushed pineapple in this recipe, NOT fresh! I tried it with fresh one time and the burgers fell apart and made a real mess! Serve these burgers on hamburger buns with lettuce and the mango salsa recipe below.
Griff’s Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
2/3 cup chopped mango
2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice
4 rounded tsp. jalapeno peppers (with most of the seeds and membrane removed), very finely chopped.
4 rounded tsp. finely chopped red onions.
2 rounded tsp. finely chopped red bell peppers.
2 rounded tsp. finely chopped green bell peppers.
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. Lawry’s® seasoned pepper (or black pepper)
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for an hour or more before
serving. This salsa is the perfect compliment for the above Caribbean turkey
burgers and is great on grilled fish and chicken too!
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