Sometimes all you want is a big bite of a juicyhamburger.

But that is sometimes easier said than done.

Not even thetastiest toppingsor sauce can hide the fact that some burgers fall short of our expectations.

smashburger double smoked bacon brisket burger

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Others will employ specific cooking techniques that add moisture or leave a crispy caramelized crust.

If you like your burgers juicy, you may never order a plain burger from In-N-Out again.

That attention to detail extends to its patties, which are never frozen and are cooked to order.

in n out burger

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The buttered bun also doesn’t hurt!

It is probably why its Double ButterBurger with Cheese was named the Best Fast Food Burger in America byThrillist.

It is also quite a strong statement when you think about how Fuddruckersalmost went extinctin the last few years.

white castle burger

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But a premium patty will only get you halfway there.

Smashburger

Smashburger has science to thank for its juicy burgers.

culver’s butterburger cheese and onion rings

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Fuddruckers burger

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smashburger smoked bacon brisket burger

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whataburger bacon blue cheese burger and fries

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shake shack white truffle lineup

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Five Guys Little Hamburger

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