Take these classic foods to the next level with our top 10 burger and hot dog tips.

Smash Burgers Properly

Maybe youre a fan of the smashed burger rather than a fuller pattylots of delicious browning!

Flip Burgers as Often as Youd Like

Aswith steaks, burger flipping strategies can be somewhat controversial.

Every couple of seconds?

Well, data suggests that if you flip the burger multiple times, itllcook more evenly and much faster.

Use Water to Keep Burgers Moist

One of the secrets of cooking a perfect burger is actually water.

Add water to the pan in the grill and the steam willcook the sides of the burger perfectly.

And ice water added to the burger couldkeep the burgers juicy and seasoned evenly.

Youll get more surface area to capture that great grilled flavor and relish and other toppings.

When it comes to making the best burgers and hot dogs, its all about controlling the fine details.

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