"Burgers at McDonald's are assembled to order - meaning the condiments and extras are added when you place your order - but the patties themselves are kept in what's called a UHC (Universal Holding Cabinet). That's where they stay warm until it's time to build your sandwich. The one exception is Quarter Pounders, which McDonald's policy requires to be cooked fresh every time you order one."
"One option is to ask for your burger "unseasoned." Since McDonald's adds a sprinkle of salt and pepper to every patty before it hits the grill, requesting yours without seasoning forces the staff to make one fresh for you. The same trick technically works for fries, too, but this hack comes with a trade off since ordering it this way means it might not taste like the McDonald's you know and love."
"From making sure the egg on your McDonald's breakfast sandwich is fresh to learning how to order a Filet-O-Fish for a fresh sandwich every time, these Golden arched hacks can be tempting, but the simplest and most effective method is also the most obvious: just ask. Haracz says that kindly requesting a fresh burger when you order is the best way to make sure you're getting a hot-off-the-grill sandwich."
Customizing toppings does not guarantee a fresh patty. Burgers are assembled to order, but patties are kept warm in a UHC (Universal Holding Cabinet) until assembly. Quarter Pounders are required to be cooked fresh for every order. Requesting a burger "unseasoned" can force staff to cook a fresh patty because patties are seasoned before grilling. The unseasoned trick can also apply to fries but reduces the signature salty flavor. The simplest and most reliable way to ensure a fresh, hot burger is to politely ask staff to make it fresh when ordering.
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