Smash burgers... OMG

prineh1

Damn good lookin burger!

castironman

There was an article in the WSJ this week promoting the skillet vs grilled burgers. One chefs comment stated he puts an ice cube into the middle of the patty. Interesting. Has anyone here tied that?

Eggzellent

castironman said:

There was an article in the WSJ this week promoting the skillet vs grilled burgers. One chefs comment stated he puts an ice cube into the middle of the patty. Interesting. Has anyone here tied that?

Wish that I had that article or maybe I missed it in the weekend edition (even that comes 2 days late around here). Never heard of such a thing. Love the WSJ (just can't afford it).

castironman

Eggzellent said:

Wish that I had that article or maybe I missed it in the weekend edition (even that comes 2 days late around here). Never heard of such a thing. Love the WSJ (just can't afford it).

@Eggzellent ...

I googled a link to the same article online 

Edit:  I try to access the link directly I am prompted to sign in - however the link from google seems to let me see the entire article.  If the link doesnt work try and google it. 

http://www.wsj.com/articles/make-the-best-burger-1459873196

Green Egg mentioned as a top grilling choice in "The Heat" subheading.

KiterTodd

Looks good.  Thanks for sharing.

I think I'll smash the next time I make burgers!  I have the perfect little cast iron griddle for the job.

Hoss

Put that salad in a bowl with some dressing and you NAILED IT!

Eggzellent

castironman said:

Eggzellent said:

Wish that I had that article or maybe I missed it in the weekend edition (even that comes 2 days late around here). Never heard of such a thing. Love the WSJ (just can't afford it).

@Eggzellent ...

I googled a link to the same article online 

Edit:  I try to access the link directly I am prompted to sign in - however the link from google seems to let me see the entire article.  If the link doesnt work try and google it. 

http://www.wsj.com/articles/make-the-best-burger-1459873196

Green Egg mentioned as a top grilling choice in "The Heat" subheading.

Thanks, castironman...I always figured that my online subscription went away when I cut down to one (weekend) issue/week and never figured that you could  get an article any other way. WSJ articles certainly never appear (for me) when I'm searching for anything (or only the first few sentances obviously) and that never surprised me.
I'm not in to everything that they print yet I've never found anything better and might not ever (thanks again).

SunDeviledEgg

what's the benefit of smashing the burgers?

Huntnfish72

It crustifies the meat.   Very good but I'm not sure there burgers would pick up much smoke flavor

bgebrent

Great post brother!

HeavyG

Huntnfish72 said:

It crustifies the meat.   Very good but I'm not sure there burgers would pick up much smoke flavor

Good. I don't really want everything I cook to have a smokey flavor.

eggingitup

Whoever invented this is an iconic genius within the burger world because it is just the perfect way to cook a burger if you just want a real burger. Of course, there is a better burger out there, but this one is just basic as it can be at its perfection. I just got a blackstone and can't wait to try it.  

Cashfan

saluki2007 said:

Cashfan said:

I made smash burgers today. They are outstanding to say the least. I need to get something smash them, as my spatula doesn't work very well and I bent it pretty bad. I also would like to find a cast iron griddle, because my skillet is too small for more than a couple burgers.

These might become my favorite way to have burgers once i get the kinks out of making them.

@Cashfan  Go to TJMaxx if you have one near by.  I bought this Lodge for $20 there.

I picked up one of these griddles and made more burgers last night.  They are fantastic. These were my best burgers yet, I had a good sear and they were cooked perfectly. Smash burgers are definitely becoming my favorite burgers. Easy, quick and very good.

MrWilliams

These were beyond killer!!
For what its worth i cooked them with the grid lower and dome temp 400.
Wife picked up the skittle at tjmax for $16.  Best burger i've ever made.  Thanks to the OP.

MrWilliams

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