What do you use to smash your smashburgers?

[Kanco Connection]

What tool you using for the smash? A trowel? Heavy-duty spatula? A grill press of some kind? I’m looking for something easy to clean—preferably dishwasher safe.

 

[Swede]

Approx 6" circle of 1/8" steel cut with my plasma, made a rebar handle and welded it on.

Seasoned as cast iron, and it lives in the smoker when not being used on the griddle. No rust issues due to the seasoning.

 

[Joshw]

I have the 2 different lodge grill presses. Both work very good, also nice for searing steaks. You can use anything that is flat. As far as cleanup, put a piece of patty paper on the meat, then smash. No sticking, and the press is easy clean up.

 

[LYU370]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VZAKGM/

 

[food4thot]

Bought one of these to also use as a sandwich and bacon press. CI so not meant for the dishwasher. Easy enough to clean by hand.

Victoria GAD-025 Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Bacon Press and Meat Weight, Large, Black

 

[Shadowdog500]

I use a Sledge-O-Matic.

The founder of smash burger uses a rimmed press like this with parchment paper between the burger and their press. https://www.blackstoneproducts.com/shop/press-sear-burger-tool/

Smash burger founder showing how it’s done. https://youtu.be/kBHZBTXDBW4

 

[cowgirl]

I just cut the end off of a masonry trowel. It's heavy duty.

I put handles on cheap pans to use as steamers. You can make them any size needed.

 

[txsmkmstr]

I use a Sledge-O-Matic.

The founder of smash burger uses a rimmed press like this with parchment paper between the burger and their press.

+1 on the parchment paper - makes clean-up a breeze. :thumb:

 

[WilliamKY]

Smashzilla.

It's a 6 pound, 1/2 thick burger press I made from scrap metal at my work.

 

[frognot]

William wins my vote for most badazz burger smasher.

 

[Stlsportster]

Back of the spatula, using a spice/rub bottle to press down with.

Or do it this way. https://youtu.be/flP2cUop5dw

 

[Czarbecue]

I use two metal spatulas like I’m working at Benihana’s. Smash it like the Steak n’ Shake method.

 

[SlickRockStones]

I employ the four corner press technique using a 40 year old EKCO spatula.

 

[highergr0und]

A heavy 4x4 spatula I got on Amazon. I do put a square of parchment paper between the spatula and the meat to cut back on sticking

 

[allenb12]

I use a bacon press similar to food4thot. I think WilliamKY wins the prize for the best.

 

[jasonjax]

Something like this.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Lo...hguid=fead4699-7c9-16bd1fbb64aaf6&athena=true

 

[cholloway]

I can't believe this thread went to page two...
This is not "rocket surgery".

 

[alecksjaycubs]

I can't believe this thread went to page two...
This is not "rocket surgery".

You're right, it's not. But it IS fun to see what folks have come up with. Never know what will spark someone's imagination and that's what I love about this place.

 

[alecksjaycubs]

I have a few toys in my arsenal. I use one of these https://www.restaurantsupply.com/de...r-with-stainless-steel-blade-and-white-handle with a soup can wrapped in foil. Also have one of these https://www.cast-iron-grate.com/smash.html

 

[BigKing]

Double spatula