Pan Tips How To Cook Turkey Burgers In A Pan
In the fast-paced urban life, the frying pan in the family kitchen becomes a powerful helper for making delicious food. Today, let's discuss how to use this simple kitchen utensil to bake the turkey burger patty to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
How to make turkey burgers in a frying pan?
The turkey burger patty is most suitable for frying over medium-low heat, which can keep it crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Preparation materials: 500 grams of turkey meat filling, 1 egg, 5 grams of salt, 2 grams of black pepper, and 20 grams of breadcrumbs are needed. Stir the materials in one direction for 3 minutes until it is sticky. Divide it into four portions. After kneading each portion into a round shape, press it into a round patty 12 centimeters wide and 1.5 centimeters thick. Press a dent in the middle to prevent deformation.
Preparation for heating the pan: Preheat the pan for 1 minute. When the dropped water forms beads. Pour in 1 tablespoon of oil and rotate the pan to spread the oil evenly. When the oil temperature rises to 60% heat, gently put the meat patty into the pan, paying attention to avoiding splashing oil.
Frying process: Fry over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Do not move the meat patty during this period. Gently lift the edge with a spatula to check. When the bottom is golden brown, turn it over. Continue frying on the other side for 4 minutes. Press the center of the patty gently with a spatula once every 1 minute to ensure it is fully cooked in the middle.
Completion steps: When seeing the meat juice is clear, take it out and let it stand for 2 minutes to allow the meat juice to flow back. At the same time, put the hamburger bun into the oven and heat it at 180 degrees for 1 minute. Put lettuce leaves on the bottom layer of the bun, spread the turkey burger patty on it, add tomato slices and onion rings. Finally, spread mayonnaise and cover it with the top layer of the bun to eat.
How long to cook turkey burgers in a pan?
The total cooking time for the turkey burger patty in the frying pan is 9 to 10 minutes.
Fry the first side over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. This time can allow a golden brown crust to form on the bottom and lock in the internal moisture. Do not frequently flip the meat patty. Be patient and wait to let the heat fully conduct.
After turning it over, continue frying for 4 minutes to ensure that the inside is completely cooked. During this period, gently press the center of the meat patty 2 to 3 times with a spatula to check whether the heating is uniform and avoid the middle part being undercooked.
How many times should I flip turkey burgers?
The turkey burger patty only needs to be flipped once. This is the most ideal cooking method.
Frequent flipping will damage the taste and appearance of the meat patty. Just like frying a steak, each flip will take away the surface heat and prolong the cooking time. Flipping once can make both sides form a uniformly charred and fragrant crust.
When seeing the edges of the meat patty start to change color, gently check the bottom with a spatula. If it is already golden yellow, it is the best time to flip. This simple principle can help make a perfect turkey burger that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Why do turkey burgers fall apart?
There are mainly three common reasons why the turkey burger falls apart:
Problem with meat filling preparation: If not enough materials that can play a bonding role, such as eggs and breadcrumbs, are added, or if the stirring time is insufficient, the meat filling will be difficult to have sufficient stickiness. The reasonable way is to continuously stir the meat filling in the same direction for 3 minutes until it can be clearly felt that the meat filling has a viscous characteristic.
Poor temperature control: When the temperature of the pan is too high, the meat patty will quickly shrink and deform. A more appropriate approach is to fry slowly over medium-low heat so that the meat patty can be heated evenly and thus maintain the integrity of its shape.
Lack of shaping technique: During the production process, if the meat filling is not pressed firmly or if there is no dent pressed in the middle of the meat patty, it is easy to expand and deform during heating. The correct operation should be to press the meat filling firmly and press a slight dent in the middle. In this way, after being heated, the meat patty will return to flat and there will be no phenomenon of falling apart.
How do you make turkey burgers hold together?
To make a complete turkey burger, the following key points need to be mastered:
In terms of ingredient selection: Select turkey meat filling with an appropriate proportion of fat and lean. Because pure lean meat is more likely to fall apart and is difficult to form during the production process. An appropriate amount of minced onion can be added. Minced onion can not only add moisture but also enhance the taste. And during the stirring process, it can help the meat filling combine better.
Key points of refrigeration treatment: Place the marinated meat patty in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. This step can make the meat patty take shape. It is easier to maintain its shape during subsequent frying and can also ensure that the seasonings fully penetrate into the meat filling.
Key points of tool use: A non-stick pan with a flat bottom should be selected. Its area needs to be larger than the diameter of the meat patty. This can ensure that the meat patty has enough space to be heated evenly during frying and will not cause uneven heating due to a too small pan.
Tricks for controlling oil temperature: Be sure to pay attention that the oil temperature cannot be too high. If the oil temperature is too high, the surface of the meat patty will quickly shrink and then cause deformation. Chopsticks can be used to detect the oil temperature. When the oil temperature reaches 60% hot, small bubbles will emerge. At this time, it is most suitable to put the meat patty into the pot.
What happens if my turkey burger is undercooked?
An undercooked turkey burger poses a serious food safety hazard, which is the most important issue to pay attention to in cooking.
Undercooked turkey meat is pinkish in color and still has blood streaks in the center when cut. Meat patties in this state must not be eaten.
Fully cooked turkey meat should be a uniform light brown color. When a fork is inserted, it can easily penetrate. The gravy that flows out when pressed should be clear. When making it, it is better to fry for an extra 1-2 minutes rather than eat an undercooked patty in a hurry. After all, health is the most important thing.
Measuring the central temperature with a food thermometer is the most accurate method. 74 degrees is the safety line. This small tool is essential in the kitchen. Remember, turkey meat must be fully cooked. This is an ironclad rule.
