Refrigerate and separate patties
I make up several burger patties in advance with peppers, onions, and spices.
I use wax paper to separate them.
If I put them in the freezer they separate fine.
If I just refrigerate they stick to the wax paper. I don't want to coat the wax paper with oil.
How can I refrigerate the patties so they will easily separate?
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The soft fats from your hamburger are still 'sticky' at refrigerator temps, but once frozen are solid enough that they no longer cling to the wax paper.
I typically use either cling wrap or parchment paper and never have a problem with either when pulling the patties from the fridge.
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The soft fats from your hamburger are still 'sticky' at refrigerator temps, but once frozen are solid enough that they no longer cling to the wax paper. I typically use either cling wrap or parchment paper and never have a problem with either when pulling the patties from the fridge.How do you separate burger patties?
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Stack them with squares of parchment in between so they don't stick before putting them in a resealable zipper top freezer bag. Be sure to get as much air out of the bag as possible when sealing it to help prevent freezer burn.How do you keep frozen hamburger patties from sticking together?
If ground beef is refrigerated promptly after cooking (within two hours; one hour if the temperature is above 90 \xb0F, it can be safely refrigerated for about three or four days. If frozen, it should keep its quality for about four months.FOOD STORAGE -- Hamburgers for Freezer Recipe
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