Here’s the ironic twist: people argue about burger ounces more than they argue about ketchup versus mustard. You’ll see online forums where someone insists a “proper” burger is exactly 5.3 ounces. (Why 5.3? Probably because they read it on a blog from 2008.) The truth is, the difference between a 4-ounce and 5-ounce patty is mostly psychological. Your taste buds can’t tell the difference—but your ego can.
I once saw a guy at a cookout meticulously weigh each patty to exactly 4.2 ounces. His burgers were good. But he also didn’t have fun. So here’s my rule: stick between 4 and 6 ounces for a standard burger, and don’t stress about the decimals. Unless you’re a competitive burger judge, nobody cares if it’s 5.7 vs. 6.0. (And if you are a competitive burger judge, please teach me your ways.)
