To cook a medium-thickness hamburger (about 2 cm) correctly, it is important to adjust the times based on the desired degree of cooking and learn to recognize the visual signals that the meat itself provides during cooking.
Approximately, the times are as follows:
- Rare (rare): about 6–8 minutes Cook for 15 minutes, flipping the burger halfway through. The inside remains pink and juicy, with an internal temperature that doesn't exceed 55°C.
- Cooked (medium): about 10–12 minutes total. The meat is firmer but still slightly pink in the center, with a temperature around 65°C.
- Well done: about 12–14 minutes The inside completely loses its pink color, appearing uniform and dry, with a temperature close to 75°C.
In addition to the times, a practical method to check the degree of cooking is observe the surface of the hamburger:
- when they appear small pink drops, the meat is still rare;
- if the drops become clear or white, the burger is medium rare;
- when they take on a tone brownish, the meat is well cooked.
By following these tips, you can customize the cooking process to your tastes, while ensuring that the meat remains tasty and has the right consistency.
