Our friends at our sibling blog, BalanceofFood.com, are a little obsessed with medium-rare burgers and how they virtually don't exist in Canada.
Mary Berg demonstrated on how to make a Canadian burger in her TV show: Mary Makes It Easy on CTV Life Channel in Canada and Food Network in the United States. Berg showed the TV audience how to make hamburgers "juicy" in Season 2, Episode 24: Back to the BBQ.
She made a fancy version of a panade, typically milk and bread. If you are thinking "this sounds more like meatballs or meatloaf," you are on the right track.
The law in Canada requires an outcome of 71°C (160°F), defined as well-done, with minor exceptions.
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They suggested a Canadian burger could go well with poutine, a combo of French fries, squeaky white cheese curds, and brown gravy over the top of both.
You can check out the column for yourself. Might pick up a few tips, even if that is for meatloaf or meatballs instead of hamburgers.
photo credit: CTV Life Channel/Food Network
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