We're pleased to announce that it's National Burger Day here in the UK. On the last Thursday before the Bank Holiday, the festivity aims to celebrate the fast food staple. While some will be heading out to their favourite food joints, others will be whipping burgers up at home.
But before you turn your hob on and start cooking, there are some warnings we have for you. has shared the common mistakes that home make when preparing burgers. Gordon has several burger restaurants, known as Gordon Ramsay Burger.
These establishments can be found in plenty of luxurious locations – from Las Vegas to Harrods department store in London – so he definitely knows what he's talking about. He's also racked up millions of views on YouTube by showing his methods for cooking the signature dish. So if you do want to replicate them at home, you can do.
Check out what the celebrity chef describes as his "perfect" burger recipe below – along with the pitfalls that many fall into...
Want to make your burgers burst with flavour? You should buy good quality meat – and make sure to mix several different cuts together too. Gordon adds chuck to keep the patties juicy, as well as ground beef and brisket. The chef said: “The secret to the perfect burger is a blend.
We’ve got chuck, ground beef and a little bit of brisket." For perfectly formed and firmed burgers, Gordon leaves them to set overnight. He also makes sure to season the patties in advance.
The Hell's Kitchen star explained: “First.