What temp should raw burger be before it hits the griddle/grill?

Posted by SaqibSaab, September 13, 2012

What temperature should burgers be right before they hit griddle/grill?

Straight out of the 38 deg F fridge? Brought to 70 deg F room temp? In between? I've searched online and found varying answers.

My goal is to maximize a Maillard crust with a nice medium rare to medium interior.

Let's say for a 4 or 5 ounce patty, first, and then for a 7 or 8 ounce patty, too.

Thanks.

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