Particularly when the sun is shining, it's hard to beat a homemade burger – ideally cooked on the barbecue and eaten al fresco. Want to flip your way to your most perfect patties ever? Then read on; we've got all the tips and tricks you could possibly need, from advice on how to select the right meat to a step-by-step guide to cooking on the grill (plus ideas for a few tasty extras).

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 22 tried-and-tested tips for cooking your most delicious burgers ever – perfect for International Burger Day (28 May) and beyond.

22 top tips for making perfect burgers