Perfect Bison Burgers Food

GRILLING BISON BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium heat, or 350 F. Divide the ground bison into 3 or 4 equal pieces, gently flattening to form a patty from each piece. Spritz both sides of each patty with cooking spray, then season lightly with burger rub or seasoned salt.
• Grill the patties for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for 3 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135 to 140 F. Remove from the grill with a clean turner to a clean plate.

JUICY BISON BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, use clean hands to mix the bison meat and spices together until well-seasoned.
• Form four patties, each weighing 4 oz, 3 inches in diameter, and 1/2 inch thick. Make a dimple in the center of each patty.
• Preheat a grill, a grill pan or a George Foreman Grill over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Spray or brush the grill surfaces with oil.
• For medium doneness, grill the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side, or for a total of 4 minutes on a dual-contact grill. Serve immediately.

PERFECT BISON BURGERS

Steps:

• Prepare a hot grill.
• Season meat with salt and pepper; form the meat into 6 patties, being careful not to overhandle.
• Place the patties on the grill rack 3-4 inches over direct heat and grill, turning once, about 2 minutes per side for med/rare.
• Spread each bun half with 1 teaspoon butter; place the buns, buttered side down, on the grill rack and toast briefly.
• Assemble the burgers with toasted buns, patties, lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.

PERFECT BURGER

Steps:

• Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
• IF USING A GRILL: Heat a gas grill to high or heat coals in a charcoal grill until they glow bright orange and ash over. Brush the burgers with the oil. Grill the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese; see step 3) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
• IF USING A GRILL PAN: Heat a grill pan over high heat on top of the stove. Cook the burgers as for a grill, above.
• IF USING A SAUTE PAN OR GRIDDLE (PREFERABLY CAST IRON): Heat the oil in the pan or griddle over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers. Cook beef burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium rare (3 minutes if topping with cheese) or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Cook turkey burgers until cooked throughout, about 5 minutes on the second side.
• Add the cheese, if using, to the tops of the burgers during the last minute of cooking and top with a basting cover, close the grill cover, or tent the burgers with aluminum foil to melt the cheese.
• Sandwich the hot burgers between the buns and serve immediately.