Burgers on Cast Iron plate setter?

rprice54

I’ve wanted to try smash burgers for awhile, I have a buddy who does it in a cast iron skillet- but for our family of 7 that would take too long. I did get a cast iron plate setter for Christmas. So far I’ve used it for steaks and ahi tuna- I love the sear off this thing! But I’m guessing with the grooves it won’t be great for smash burgers. Certainly it should work for regular burgers.

Any of you guys using the cast iron plate setter for burgers?

caliking

Ping @bubbajack

We were discussing this at the speakeasy last night. He loves it. 

kl8ton

I would think that it would work fantastic 

loco_engr

I thought there was a CI platesetter that has a smooth reverse side . . .
found this:
https://www.firesideoutdoorkitchens.com/shop/gifts/cast-iron-platesetter/

also found this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Broilmann-Cast-Iron-Plate-Setter/dp/B0761X9NM2

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loco_engr said:

I thought there was a CI platesetter that has a smooth reverse side . . .
found this:
https://www.firesideoutdoorkitchens.com/shop/gifts/cast-iron-platesetter/

also found this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Broilmann-Cast-Iron-Plate-Setter/dp/B0761X9NM2

Problem is, reverse side is smooth, but is divided by a raised support ridge in a 3 slice pie shape. Really messes it up as a flat griddle. Easier to work around with the larger XL version. No as easy on the Large size. 

Carolina Q

If you have a metal fabrication shop (or other steel dealer) nearby, you can pick up a piece of 1/4" A36 steel plate and have them cut it to fit your egg. The shop near me has a "Bargain Barn" where you can buy cut offs and surplus pieces for $1/lb. My pizza steel (for my oven) cost about $12.

Plus, it would be great for pizza! Or other flattop cooks.

Bargain Barn...

bubbajack

For true smash burgers on the egg, I use this.

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outdoor-gourmet-14-in-preseasoned-round-griddle

rprice54

I do have the XL, I did think about flipping it over. We also have a rockcrock grill stone my wife bought from pampered shelf that is smooth, I may try that.