Grate the zucchini and place in a metal sieve. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and let drain for 25 minutes.Rinse with water to remove salt, and squeeze out excess liquid. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.

Place drain zucchini in a mixing bowl. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Mix until the ingredients look evenly combined, but do not overwork them unless the original method specifically says to.

Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so no pockets of seasoning, flour, sauce, or unmixed ingredients remain. The mixture should look cohesive before you continue.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Mix until the ingredients look evenly combined, but do not overwork them unless the original method specifically says to.

Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so no pockets of seasoning, flour, sauce, or unmixed ingredients remain. The mixture should look cohesive before you continue.

Form into 2 balls, giving a squeeze to remove any remaining liquid. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Pay attention to the sensory cues in the food: aroma, color, softness, thickness, and how easily the ingredients move when stirred or handled.

These signs are usually more reliable than timing alone. The biggest mistake is moving ahead before this step looks complete.

Form into 2 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches in diameter. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Pay attention to the sensory cues in the food: aroma, color, softness, thickness, and how easily the ingredients move when stirred or handled.

These signs are usually more reliable than timing alone. The biggest mistake is moving ahead before this step looks complete.

Place on wax paper. You can place these in the fridge until ready to use (even overnight). Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.

Heat the grill to medium-high. Use a grill mat to cook the patties on for best results Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on.

Grill burgers approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Pay attention to the sensory cues in the food: aroma, color, softness, thickness, and how easily the ingredients move when stirred or handled.

These signs are usually more reliable than timing alone. The biggest mistake is moving ahead before this step looks complete.

While burgers are cooking, you can grill your pancetta at the other end of the mat. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Keep the pan at a steady, controlled heat so the ingredients soften and develop flavor without scorching.

Stir or toss only as needed, giving the food enough contact with the pan to cook properly. If anything begins to brown too quickly, lower the heat before adding more ingredients.

Remove cooker burgers and place on buns. Top with pancetta. Garnish with your desired ingredients. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Keep the pan at a steady, controlled heat so the ingredients soften and develop flavor without scorching.

Stir or toss only as needed, giving the food enough contact with the pan to cook properly. If anything begins to brown too quickly, lower the heat before adding more ingredients.

Heat a non-stick skillet with about 1 tbsp. of oil. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Keep the pan at a steady, controlled heat so the ingredients soften and develop flavor without scorching.

Stir or toss only as needed, giving the food enough contact with the pan to cook properly. If anything begins to brown too quickly, lower the heat before adding more ingredients.

Cook burgers about 5-6 minutes per side. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Keep the pan at a steady, controlled heat so the ingredients soften and develop flavor without scorching.

Stir or toss only as needed, giving the food enough contact with the pan to cook properly. If anything begins to brown too quickly, lower the heat before adding more ingredients.

Remove from heat. Place on buns and enjoy. Work through this step deliberately rather than rushing it, because this is where the texture and balance of the recipe start to take shape. Keep the listed quantities and order of operations unchanged, and have the next ingredients ready before you move on. Keep the pan at a steady, controlled heat so the ingredients soften and develop flavor without scorching.

Stir or toss only as needed, giving the food enough contact with the pan to cook properly. If anything begins to brown too quickly, lower the heat before adding more ingredients.