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FarmerTom
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I have a Blackstone grill I have been using for smash burgers. Also have a CI bacon press I try to use for smashing, but it wants to stick badly. I've tried to season it and spay with Pam, also preheated it. But the only thing that seems to work is to cover it with foil. What's the secret?????
Tommy
Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies
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is it sticking on the blackstone or burger press ?
Boynton Beach, Fl -
is the seasoning on the press puddled up? that may be the cause of your issueLBGE circa 2016
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Parchment between the burger and your "squishing" implement works for me.
Phoenix -
you can try a little butter and smash right away with loosely packed meat. put a piece of parchment paper on top when smashing and hold about ten seconds. A little sticking is what gives the crust you want. You need a sharp spatula to scrap under the smash burger to release and get all the crust
Boynton Beach, Fl -
I have a good spatula. The grill isn't a problem. It's the press. Maybe it just needs more seasoning. Doing burgers shortly. I'll coat it good and if it still sticks, get out the parchment paper.
Tommy
Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies -
FarmerTom said:I have a good spatula. The grill isn't a problem. It's the press. Maybe it just needs more seasoning. Doing burgers shortly. I'll coat it good and if it still sticks, get out the parchment paper.BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
I have a BS and I use a cast iron bacon press as well. I always preheat my press on the BS for at least five minutes, then spray it with Pam, and then press. I never have a sticking issue unless I smash more than four burgers in a short amount of time. I've never used parchment paper. Do you have your burner turned all the way up?
Beautiful and lovely Villa Rica, Georgia -
I usually crank it up for burgers. I always try to slide the press sideways before lifting but still have sticking problems. Will try spraying it more often. If still have problems will get out the paper.
Tommy
Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies -
Mmmmmmmm burnt canola oil.BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful." -
Are you using 80/20 beef?
Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
Grand Rapids MI -
I roll my hamburger into a ball and throw on the Blackstone. After about a minute I turn the hamburger over exposing a flat semi brown area. I then use my CI press to smash the burger and let it brown before flipping it one time. Works every time and never sticks.
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Terry
Rockwall, TX -
I was gonna say slide sideways but you say your doing that. It sort of works for me. I also press until the burger is stuck to the grill (not a blackstone but I think that's not really the issue here).
I guess try parchment. Sorry but if sliding isn't working im out of ideas...Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large. -
I bought a really heavy Dexter Spatula for smushing meat. A quick rub on the griddle surface solves sticking issues.
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kl8ton said:Are you using 80/20 beef?
Beautiful and lovely Villa Rica, Georgia -
75/25 blend. I also do the ball. Let it sit and cook, flip and smash.
-FATC1TY
Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
LBGE
MiniMax -
I use 80/20. I gave the press a quick spray every couple of burgers and that seemed to work. Looks like I'll have to either spray or use paper. Thanks to all.
Tommy
Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies -
No expert here but just use a stainless spatula and have no issues. The " meatballs" go on at room temp.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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i use the heavy spatula as well. what solved the sticking was using no grease on the griddle and holding the press down for a 15 second count. this allows better sticking to the griddle so the press slides off without tearing the burger
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
fishlessman said:i use the heavy spatula as well. what solved the sticking was using no grease on the griddle and holding the press down for a 15 second count. this allows better sticking to the griddle so the press slides off without tearing the burger
Tommy
Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies -
FarmerTom said:fishlessman said:i use the heavy spatula as well. what solved the sticking was using no grease on the griddle and holding the press down for a 15 second count. this allows better sticking to the griddle so the press slides off without tearing the burger
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Slide the smasher-tool off the meat, don't just lift it.
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Parchment paper is the answer for me. Never fails and just takes all the worry out of it. I used to get extremely annoyed when my CI bacon press stuck to the burger and parchment paper saved my sanity. My heavy SS spatula does much better but I still use the parchment paper.Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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I've built up a bit of a coating on the BS. I always scrape off all residue when finished, but never wash it. Same with my eggs. Figure if it can survive 300-500 degrees, a little water and soap isn't gonna help. Usually spray the BS with a veg spray before cooking. Maybe need to stop that.
Tommy
Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies -
FATC1TY said:75/25 blend. I also do the ball. Let it sit and cook, flip and smash.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
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