Patty weight helps you shop accurately and serve similar portions, but it is not the weight of the finished sandwich. Meat loses some water and fat, while the bun, vegetables and sauce add weight. Calculate raw meat first and observe your own cooked result rather than assuming a fixed percentage of weight loss.
Calculating patties from the meat available
Divide net meat weight by your intended patty weight. One kilogram makes ten 100 g patties, eight 125 g patties, or six 150 g patties with 100 g left over. Eight 150 g patties require 1.2 kg of meat.
Weigh portions before shaping. Eyeballing can produce thick and thin patties together, so one dries out while another still needs cooking. Keep the diameter consistent too, taking your bun size into account.
One patty or two layers?
A sandwich containing 150 g of meat can use one patty or two 75 g patties. One gives a thicker centre; two provide more browning surface. The meat quantity is identical, but griddle space and cooking sequence differ. Consider this when preparing several sandwiches at once.
For smaller meals, reduce bun size and toppings along with the meat to maintain balance. Mini is not a standard weight across retailers; use the weight stated on the packaging.
Dinner for six: an example
One 150 g patty per person requires 900 g. Two small sandwiches per person, each with an 80 g patty, require 960 g. These are arithmetic examples, not dietary recommendations; adjust for appetite, side dishes and children.
Prepare a little extra bread and vegetables instead of increasing meat without a plan. Pack and store unused raw meat promptly according to product instructions. Do not leave it beside the pan throughout the gathering in case someone wants another burger.
Is the weight on the burger pack measured before cooking?
Check the packaging. The net weight of a product sold raw generally refers to its uncooked weight. Divide it by the number of pieces for an average; it does not guarantee the weight after grilling.
Related products from ALRAQI MEATS
Beef Burgers - 8 Patties, 800 g, or Beef Mince - 1 kg. Check the product page for weight, ingredients and cutting options before ordering. Choose a cut suited to the cooking method; a boneless or mixed-meat label alone does not guarantee suitability for quick cooking.