Burger Press (patty maker)

[Spinaker]

As Marv would say, "My Mitts"

[Dan Deter]

I got that reference...

[DavidNorcross]

Yeah. Just use my hands.

[bbqLuv]

Luv it---hands on the meat

[Bob K]

I’m a recent convert to the press. After grinding, I like to batch out a bunch of patties and they just stack better in the freezer. Even if just a few, you don’t get the heat from your hands to gum it up. And if you just use your hands, you still need to wash those, which is more hygienic than wiping on pants. Mine is a Weber and does multiple sizes and even puts a dimple in one face. Then into the dishwasher.

[bbqLuv]

Request is too depressing

[bbqLuv]

Use a dinner plate and save $$$$

[acorgihouse]

I have a basic tortilla press, so I ball up the ground meat and mush it in that. Learned from a security guard in a place I used to work, he kept a grill hidden somewhere in a storage room, and we periodically grilled on Fri afternoons after the admin people went home. He also taught me to keep the burgers warm by stacking like pancakes on the indirect side.

[Troutman]

I purchased this one a couple of years ago. Only used it a couple of times, after all the burger lasts about a year before we can finish it. I highly recommend this item

[bbqLuv]

Was that a Good Year?

[Troutman]

Nope it’s a Michelin, in fact my burgers have been awarded a Michelin Star for excellence 👍

[barelfly]

Made In Cookware has a cool looking press, not sure if you are looking for the press that works on the griddle or to make pre-made burgers. But, I like the press shape….have no idea if it is good or not

https://madeincookware.com/products/carbon-steel-griddle/set

[johnec00]

We use one like this. Put 1/2 pound ground chuck in it , press, and vacuum bag freeze in pairs. Had it for years.

https://www.amazon.com/Handy-Housewares-Plastic-Burger-Press/dp/B09VCXZTSY/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=plastic+burger+press&qid=1686804931&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-5

[luvthemstillers]

I have this model from Lem. It's adjustable for patty thickness and disassembles for easy cleaning. I also use a folded over sheet of waxed paper to cut down on the mess.

LEM Non-Stick Adjustable Burger Press,Silver https://a.co/d/5lup17Q

[GrillinNC]

I don't use a press, but I do use a scale so all my burgers are relatively the same size. After weighing on the scale, I throw the ball of meat on a piece of wax paper, throw another piece of wax paper on top and smoosh. It probably sounds overly complicated but my burgers come out flat and uniform.

[snowswamp]

I can’t seem to get what I want using my hands or smashing directly on the griddle. I have and use the Tupperware press others have posted pictures of for thicker burgers. For thin, smash burger size I use two 8 inch cast iron skillets. I turn one upside down, place a small piece of parchment paper, meat ball, another piece of parchment, and then press with the bottom of the other skillet. I can get uniform thickness on a nice thin patty this way. The parchment paper allows for easy storage in a freezer bag if I’m doing a bunch and for slapping them on the griddle. “Happy cooking!” - J. Pépin

[surfdog]

I have two…
This one makes short work of cranking out a lot of consistent burgers…

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XB45DO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I also have one of these for making stuffed burgers…

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B58A0OC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And yes, I also use patty paper to keep them separated. A box of a 1000 is like 10-12 bucks.

[gboss]

hands, or the cuisinart press

[Huskee]

I'm wondering who here is talking about smash burgers on a hot griddle or pan, vs simply pattying burgers for the grill? In the latter, hands, yes; but in the former- you can't make smash burgers with your hands. Unless your griddle is off or very cool, which isn't either the best way or a very common way to do them.

Anyone have a press they recommend for smash burgers on a hot griddle? I know there are dozens but are any more convenient than others?