Keep frozen. Ready to cook. Cooking Instructions: Ready to cook, no defrosting necessary. For food safety, cook thoroughly to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer. Grill (Preferred Method): Preheat the grill to medium heat level. Grill burgers for 14-16 minutes, flipping the burgers halfway through the grill time. Broiler: Set oven to broil to preheat. Place burgers on broiler pan approximately 4-5 inches from the heat source. Broil the burgers for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through the broiling time. Since individual ovens vary in temperature, these instructions are guidelines only. Skillet or Fry Pan: Place frozen patty in preheated skillet/pan and cook one side until juices come through. Turn patty and continue cooking second side until done. Safe Handling Instructions: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandled or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Cook thoroughly. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard.

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