'Cuz Bobby Said So, That's Why

Why Bobby Says Thumbprint Your Burgers!

"One, it prevents flying saucer-shaped burgers – you know the ones I am talking about: all puffed up and bulging in the center. What's the thing you want to do when you see one of those? Press it down with a spatula as it cooks. And what happens when you do that? All the juices run out and you end up with a compacted, dry hockey puck. So, two, making the indentation in the patties helps keep your reflexes in check and ensures juicy, moist burgers. As the meat cooks and expands, the depression magically disappears, leaving you with beautifully shaped and cooked burgers."

Yesterday, the SJG tried to convey this vital intel to a certain hubby, who wasn't having it:

"Put a thumbprint in the burgers, honey."
"Why?"
"Because I heard you're supposed to."
"Where'd you hear that?"
"Bobby Flay told me."
"What's the thumbprint supposed to do?"
"I don't remember, but it's good for the burger."
"Okay."
"So, are you going to put a thumbprint in the burgers?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"I've never done it before, why start now?"