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GRILL GUIDE
Making the ultimate burger may end with the
perfect seasoning, but it starts at the grocery store.
BEEF BUYING TIPS:
contaminate
other groceries).
stocked all
summer long. Portion hamburger mix into patties using Epicure’s
Burger Press. Place family-sized stacks into freezer bags, label
and freeze for up to 4 months.
GUIDE TO MAKING PERFECT BURGERS
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Insert a divider disc into
Epicure’s Burger Press.
Add ground meat seasoned
with Epicure’s Seasoning for
Burgers and place a second
disc on top. Firmly press
plunger to compress. Repeat.
Remove bottom of cylinder.
Use plunger to push formed
burgers out of Press.
BE BURGER-SAFE:
Burger Press makes it easy!
recommends cooking
burgers to 160° F (71° C) to kill any harmful bacteria.
Safe
temperatures. Insert Thermometer at least 1” (2.5 cm) through
side of burger (towards the middle) to check that a Food Safe
temperature has been reached.
have one platter
for raw patties and another one for cooked burgers.
Separate burgers and
remove discs. Cook as
desired, or wrap individually
and freeze.
Blog Update
Check out Epicure’s
Burger Blog on Everyday
Epicure for more tips and
tricks on mastering the
grill this summer!
SUMMER FOOD SAFETY
Backyard barbecues and picnics mean food is in and out of the
fridge – keep it Food Safe with these tips:
often with ice to maintain temperature.
the
drinks cooler with drinks and non-perishable snacks since the lid
will be opened and closed often and the temperature will not
maintain proper temperature.
sized containers rather than bringing the whole jar.
before handling food.
remainder cold in cooler.
storage.
With food, follow the rule: when in doubt, throw it out!
have come into contact with raw meats or marinades.
cleaning products: Liquid Dish Soap, Dish Cloth, All-Purpose
natural ingredients.
GRILL GUIDE
WHEN IS IT DONE?
As recommended by Health Canada, these are the magic numbers
that let you know when food is properly cooked. Use Epicure’s
Pocket Thermometer for the most accurate readings.
FOOD INTERNAL COOKING TEMPERATURE
Whole birds 85° C (185° F)
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Ground poultry
Poultry parts
Chicken nuggets and other
poultry products
Beef, veal and lamb
(pieces and whole cuts)
Medium-rare
74° C (165° F)
63° C (145° F)
Medium 71° C (160° F)
Well-done 77° C (170° F)
Ground red meat (burgers,
sausages, meatballs,
meatloaf and casseroles)
71° C (160° F)
Pork (pieces and whole cuts) 71° C (160° F)
Seafood 74° C (165° F)