OT-Homemade Hamburger press(Long Story)

Hoss

OK.This is Really LONG!!!
DAD calls yesterday-
"Do you have plans for Sunday afternoon or are you free?"
"What's up Pop?"
"Trail Ride at the Farm.
Could you cook burgers for us???"
"Why sure!How many you want me to feed?"
"Oh,30-40,could be as many as 50."
"Why sure!"
"We will have EVERYTHING except the burgers.You only need to make and cook the burgers.We will supply EVERYTHING else."
We just had 2 beefs butchered and 3 freezers full o burger.
At least the meat is free!
So I figure AT LEAST 75 Burger patties.
Thaw em out,season em,make patties.
I don't wanna HAND PAT out 75 friggin hamburger patties!
I need a press.
No time to order one!
Think,BOY,think.
Enter the local hardware store.
I need 2- 3/4 inch thick pieces of 4" PVC pipe.
"WHAT??"
Shut up and cut em!




A COUNTRY BOY can survive!
BTW-The Egg will stay home.This cook will take place on the Weber Ranch Kettle.I need the Real Estate!
He did mention "we have a gas grill at te DanceHall"
NEVERMIND,I'll bring the RANCHER!
I keep telling everybody I need 6 Eggs!!! :laugh:

Little Chef

:laugh: That's the way to do it, Hoss! Country boy ingenuity!! Nothing wrong with that set up either! You'll find many a commercial kitchen with PVC molds in many sizes and thicknesses. Way to get the job done, and best to you on the cook.

Hoss

Thanks LC!Phone was on charger.Did not see text til this mornin!

Gator Bait

 
Good job Hoss, are you going to take a jar of LaHossa along for them to try? :laugh:

Blair

 

Hoss

Only for the ones I don't like!!! :evil: Just kidding.I don't think ANYONE in his group could handle it! :blink: It may set their DEPENDS on fire! :S

Little Chef

So Hoss...Who were the victims...errr, I mean lucky recipients of your Hossassination creation??? :blink: :evil: Just wondering who we need to keep tabs on the next couple weeks. :laugh:

Gator Bait

 
LOL, I don't think there are to many here that can handle it! You didn't see me volunteering. :laugh:

Blair

 

Little Chef

Gator: Once I read the black ladle had turned green, I knew there were some serious concerns!! :blink: :evil: Nothing I will attempt!! Though I know there are some true chili heads on here that will!! :laugh: :evil:

Gator Bait

 
 
I saw what he was grinding up LC and new it was way out of my league. I have heard of only one person that might be able to handle it and that is Zippylip's Dad. THIS POST says it all. I think we are all wimps next to him when it comes to the heat.

Blair

 

MCR

Nice & clever....

just need to find the "press" part (the top or the weight) now.

Your look like it was design for this. What is it?

BobS

That is a good idea. I just bought a press for sliders, but that looks like it might actually work better.

2Fategghead

Taking care of good ole dad! Good job there Hoss.

2- 3/4 inch thick pieces of 4" PVC pipe and a bacon press priceless!

Hoss

A lodge CI bacon press.

rsmdale

Dang I take back everything I said About bumkins!! Pretty darn smart there Hoss!! How did it work and I am sure the cook will go great.

GOOD EATS AND GOOD FRIENDS


DALE

KMO_Q

Simple...yet...elegant! Very nice...;)

Hoss

Havent tried it yet.Waiting on the ground beef to thaw out.

Hoss

:laugh: Thanks.

highpress

Hoss,
Excellent improvision brother! How did it work out? I love it!

Nothing like a cold Miller Lite to sooth the savage beast either!

Hoss

Have'nt tried it yet,Waitin on the meat to thaw out.Thanks.

2Fategghead

Dats the Hoszilla 6182 hamburger press pat pending. Now you need to invent the Hoszilla 6183 hamburger defroster. :woohoo:

Hoss

:laugh:

tsheehan7

Another easy solution that doesn't require a trip to the hardware store or any cutting is to use the plastic lids from various size jars.

Want a medium size patty? Then use lid from a large jar of JIF peanut butter.

Want something larger? Grab a large plastic "keg" of pretzels or bar mix like you get at the warehouse clubs and save the top when you're done scarfing it all down.

No Trash

Genius... How simple and effective. Difference size pipe difference size burgers. Sure Genius. And just think I purchased one from a kitchen supply store. I have a Weston Single Hamburger Press model # 07-0301 which cost $28.00 and is made out of aluminum. It has a 4 1/2 inch diameter and is adjustable from 1/4" to 1 1/2" thick.

I like yours better. I am going to the garage now and get the parts...

Hoss

:laugh: Thanks man.

MCR

Hoss,

CI Bacon press...

Thanks for the info.

FlaPoolman

Hoss,, Stuff a 5' piece of pipe THEN take it to the hardware store and tell em to cut it :evil: :laugh:

Hoss

EVEN BETTER!!!

Hoss

Correct.They come round or square.I have seen rectangle ones too.

Hoss

I thought about that but wondered how hard it would be to remove the pattie if both sides were not open so you can mash it out.Was afraid the meat would just clog in the cap. :unsure:

No Trash

I use wax paper to be able to remove the patties.

Hoss

Dat would work.I'm plannin on puttin down butcher paper under em before I press em.