HULISEN Stainless Steel Burger Press, Heavy Duty Burger Smasher, Griddle Accessories Kit-Perfect for Flat Top Griddle Grill Cooking, 5.5 Inch Square Grill Press

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is what I bought last time around. I didn't know how much I missed the flavor in the lean beef we'd been using. When you press a smash burger, you create a larger surface area for the Maillard reaction to occur. The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars when heated. This reaction is responsible for the browning and flavor development in many foods, including burgers, steaks, and bread.

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In addition to creating a more flavorful crust, pressing a burger patty can also help to keep the burger juicy. When you press the patty down, you force some of the juices out of the center of the patty and towards the edges. This helps to prevent the burger from drying out as it cooks. A smash burger is made by smashing a ball of ground beef onto a hot grill or griddle with a spatula or a press. This creates a thin, crispy patty with a well-browned crust and a juicy, flavorful interior. What happens when you press a smash burger? Don’t press down on the burger patty again after you flip it. This will release the juices and make the burger dry.

Measures 8 inches and weighs 3.5 pounds–the right size and weight for all your pressing and smashing tasks. Since (almost) all raw cast iron cookware is pre-seasoned nowadays and being used to it, the very first sight of this press was unspeakably ugly to me. However, it’s still an excellent smash burger press for its price. It has a good size and weight, is well-built, and is comfortable to use and clean. Pros

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Last but not least, it’s the most simple yet versatile option on our list–you can press smash burgers with it, use it on steaks for a deeper sear, or even place it in the oven. However, when cooking, a burger puffs up in the middle while its edges get burnt. You must press down on the center to keep this from happening and to be able to cook your burger evenly.Sturdy and affordable. Commercial CHEF Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Press, 7-Inch Surface with Grill Marks It also has the sturdiest wooden handle among all such presses on our list. The wavy design of the handle is another plus. Victoria also offers a round burger press with a removable wire handle. This handle is a bit different from other wire handles in that it has no screws but still fits snugly into its holders and doesn’t move.

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I have it on good authority that the chefs at many fine burger joints around the world don’t use any of the above tools to smash their burgers. Instead, they use a regular finishing trowel. Cleaned well with hot soapy water and a scrubby sponge, and spent days re-seasoning my CI. It continues to get seasoning as I fry hamburger for the dog in it. However, all cast iron cookware needs babysitting, and this burger press is no exception. The motto goes, “You treat cast iron well, and it will serve you well.” Secondly, this tool is heavy. When you use a big spatula or a frying pan or something you have to actually press down yourself. This grill press has more than enough weight to do almost all of the work on its own. I love this burger press (or meat press) for its quality construction. The press is made in Victoria’s own factories in Colombia–they never outsource it–and the look & feel of their press validate it.Jim Beam’s product listing says it’s 0.02 pounds, which seems to be a typo because the press weighs slightly more than 3 pounds. And while the company doesn’t say anything about where it’s made, the quality is more American than Chinese. Its chances of rusting are dim with proper care.

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I was browsing another forum and someone posted this video and was asking what smash burger tool that was. The base of the press can be either flat or grill-shaped. Flat presses are user-friendly, easy to clean, and apply pressure evenly. Conversely, presses with a grill-shaped bottom distribute fat more evenly, sear burgers more efficiently, and leave appealing grill marks, enhancing the overall taste. Material & Texture So, whether you’re a seasoned grill master or a novice, read on to learn more about the best smash burger presses on the market. What’s in a name?Cast iron presses are superior to stainless steel presses because their heavier weight applies the right amount of pressure to the burger. However, they require hand washing and drying after each use and may need oiling to prevent rust. Despite the extra care, their performance often justifies the effort. These presses can have either a smooth surface or one with bumps or ridges, which can be more challenging to clean. My wife saw my big CI pan, which had been stored away, and immediately thought of a recipe she'd seen where a stove top meal was transferred to the oven. She said, "That pan could go from the stove into the oven couldn't it?"