50 Juicy Secrets to Better Homemade Burgers

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2. Replace Breadcrumbs with Panade

For more moist and tender burgers, you'll want to ditch the breadcrumbs and make a panade instead. Panade is made from a combination of starch and liquid—in this case, bread cubes and milk that are mashed together into a thick paste. It's much more conducive to moist, tender burgers, as the mixture helps bind the meat and absorbs the juices better. For a quick how-to, go here.