last time. i used hanger, and shortrib. overkill with the hanger, but i was good.

i do this with all of my game meat as well.

The butter on the flat top “smash” method is very tasty! So is a reverently grilled (lol) non-abused nice burger. They’re just two different things.

I like my burger meat the way I like my steak...med. rare.
I once asked Good Guys for a med. rare burger and they said the law wouldn't allow it.
When I'm not making my own, I go to an Italian restaurant if I want a true hamburger. They blend their own meat and bake their own buns.
I can get a med. rare that's over an inch thick...good and pink inside.
Not one of those chain places where it's over cooked and thin.

Wow. Hot topic obviously. Great tips!