FOOD NEWS
Alton Brown's Unexpected Technique For Cooking His Favorite Burger
By Stacie Adams
Food Network mainstay and chef Alton Brown is known for taking a technical cooking approach, and he applies this technique when cooking burgers.
While most people break out their trusty griddle or frying pan when preparing burgers at home, Brown prefers a Dutch oven filled with peanut oil to cook his smashed burger patties.
According to the cooking show host and author, maintaining a consistent oil temperature when frying is the key to keeping burgers crisp and avoiding sogginess.
The desired range is between 300 and 325 degrees Fahrenheit, which you can evaluate by placing a candy thermometer into the boiling oil.
Brown warns that an exact frying time of one minute is crucial for achieving the right texture, which means you'll be able to enjoy these delicious burgers in no time at all.
With a Dutch oven, the temperature will remain relatively consistent when new food is added, which is key to getting the perfect sear on your burgers.