Normally hand make burgers, but not feeling it with a large group of people (30+). So the question is, what frozen burgers are best? BTW...its going to be nearly 80 degrees here in NoVA today.
of getting non-frozen burgers from the meat counter in most supermarkets.
If it has to be frozen, Bubba Burger's aren't terrible, but you probably can get a better deal and similar quality from frozen patties at one of the warehouse stores.
You still can goto a butcher and get them freshly made for you Â
of getting non-frozen burgers from the meat counter in most supermarkets.
If it has to be frozen, Bubba Burger's aren't terrible, but you probably can get a better deal and similar quality from frozen patties at one of the warehouse stores.
Agreed. You can get pre-made patties that aren't frozen and it won't break the bank. Bubba burgers are good frozen burgers but I'd avoid frozen if it were me.
Side note, anyone ever look at the nutritional facts on bubba burgers? Wow.
I have used Bubba Burger Sweet Onion before too and they're delicious and probably more convenient to keep on hand for those unplanned times you want a burger.
but when you have time to plan, then the fresh or pre-made patties are the way to go.
and basically you'll taste the seasoning as well as the flavor of the meat. Frozen tends tro mute the flavor and make it more difficult to have seasoning penetrate the surface.
May not make a big deal if you don't season.
I tend to mix a little worscheshire sauce and Cavendar's Greek seasoning in my fresh patties and use a dollop of dijon mustard to use as a binder. It ytends to enhance the flavor of the meat. I find frozen patties to be bland and in the worst case stale from freezer burn.
and basically you'll taste the seasoning as well as the flavor of the meat. Frozen tends tro mute the flavor and make it more difficult to have seasoning penetrate the surface.
May not make a big deal if you don't season.
I tend to mix a little worscheshire sauce and Cavendar's Greek seasoning in my fresh patties and use a dollop of dijon mustard to use as a binder. It ytends to enhance the flavor of the meat. I find frozen patties to be bland and in the worst case stale from freezer burn.
Understood. I always defrost frozen ground chuck, then season. In fact, if you fry burgers indoors and they are frozen or not near room temp., you will have a very smokey house.
I'll leave defrosted burgers (covered) up to an hour before they hit the frying pan.
A few years back I remembered working for McDonald's (1976), and I thought about their frozen patties. So, I decided to fry them at home. What a smokey mess that was. Had to open doors, windows, turn on fans...
A couple years ago we went to an outdoor group cookout for one of my sons things. They cooked those small frozen burgers that everyone has probably eaten at some point in time. I don't know if it was the familiarity of that distinct flavor that tapped into old memories of eating them as a boy or what it was but as "bad" as they were they actually ended up tasting good for some reason.
an obligation? There's no comparing a 1 inch thick burger to a a frozen 1/3 inch thick patty. If it's an obligation, just get some Costco frozen burgers.
You are cooking for a big group. We are talking about hamburgers not rib eye steaks. With all the condiments that are put on, not sure it's gonna make a difference.
You are cooking for a big group. We are talking about hamburgers not rib eye steaks. With all the condiments that are put on, not sure it's gonna make a difference.
This is true, but going fresh vs frozen is a good idea for the reasons discussed above. It's no more trouble or expense and it is likely to be noticeably better. Don't have to get fancy, though.
Go to Costco or Sams or BJs and get the fresh pre-made. Publix carries them in smaller packaging. They will likely be 5 or 6 oz vs 4 oz in the frozen pkg.
Making burgers for 30 people by hand will not take you long. Â
If it has to be frozen, Bubba Burger's aren't terrible, but you probably can get a better deal and similar quality from frozen patties at one of the warehouse stores.
If fresh isn't an option, I've used the frozen package of Kirkland sirloin. They taste pretty good.
If it has to be frozen, Bubba Burger's aren't terrible, but you probably can get a better deal and similar quality from frozen patties at one of the warehouse stores.
Agreed. You can get pre-made patties that aren't frozen and it won't break the bank. Bubba burgers are good frozen burgers but I'd avoid frozen if it were me.
Side note, anyone ever look at the nutritional facts on bubba burgers? Wow.
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and Costco or BJ's sell Fresh patties, I believe, in packages of 16.
If I remember correctly, the fresh burgers were approximately the same price for the comparable weight frozen patties.
I have used Bubba Burger Sweet Onion before too and they're delicious and probably more convenient to keep on hand for those unplanned times you want a burger.
but when you have time to plan, then the fresh or pre-made patties are the way to go.
May not make a big deal if you don't season.
I tend to mix a little worscheshire sauce and Cavendar's Greek seasoning in my fresh patties and use a dollop of dijon mustard to use as a binder. It ytends to enhance the flavor of the meat. I find frozen patties to be bland and in the worst case stale from freezer burn.
May not make a big deal if you don't season.
I tend to mix a little worscheshire sauce and Cavendar's Greek seasoning in my fresh patties and use a dollop of dijon mustard to use as a binder. It ytends to enhance the flavor of the meat. I find frozen patties to be bland and in the worst case stale from freezer burn.
Understood. I always defrost frozen ground chuck, then season. In fact, if you fry burgers indoors and they are frozen or not near room temp., you will have a very smokey house.
I'll leave defrosted burgers (covered) up to an hour before they hit the frying pan.
A few years back I remembered working for McDonald's (1976), and I thought about their frozen patties. So, I decided to fry them at home. What a smokey mess that was. Had to open doors, windows, turn on fans...
Second best bet would be buying premade behind the counter, but that's probably going to cost ya more for sure.
This is true, but going fresh vs frozen is a good idea for the reasons discussed above. It's no more trouble or expense and it is likely to be noticeably better. Don't have to get fancy, though.