grilled hamburgers

Grilled Hamburgers

We cook a lot of burgers indoors on a fat-slicked iron skillet, and you can do that on a grill as well. But sometimes you want a smoky grilled burger. For that, a charcoal grill is best, but a gas grill can do the trick, too. Resist the temptation to press down on the burgers with a spatula, which only spews juice and fat on the fire, causing the flames to flare up and the burger to lose flavor. If you feel your burger is cooking too quickly, use the cooler sides of the grill to rest them. And remember: lowering the top of the grill helps the cheese melt.

Ingredients :

• 4 Hamburger buns, split
• Black pepper
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, about 20 percent fat