Getting the lighter fluid taste out of burgers, after the fact

Question

My burgers came off the grill tasting and smelling like lighter fluid. Are there any ways to reduce or remove the taste and smell from the leftovers? In the future I'm using one of those charcoal chimney starters, so I won't need any lighter fluid at all.

Answer

If they're really thick burgers, like my dad used to make, it's possible that the inside isn't as bad if you slice off the outside. (and then maybe warm up, and break it up into something strongly flavored, like a tomato sauce heavy on the garlic) ...

... but it's likely that it's just a loss. Just remember -- learn from your mistakes, and be thankful that at least you didn't burn down anything (the house, a stove, etc.)

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