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First Smashburgers

KC_Steve
KC_Steve Posts: 56
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Made smashburgers tonight for the first time via the lid from my 5 QT Lodge Double Dutch Oven.  I used a lid from a Calphalon saucepan as the "smasher".  90% lean ground for the meat, since that what was in the fridge.  1/4 lb. very loosely balled with salt and pepper.  Heated my MBGE to 500 with the pan (ok, dutch oven lid) in it.  The first two seared perfect with that crust.  I think that was due to the dry pan.  The second two didn't have the crust.  I should have wiped-out some of the grease.  

I tried to do two at a time (kids were hungry, but it was a bit tight for the smaller pan.  These reminded me of old-school burgers.  Served on slider buns, since that's what I normally use for thick sliders.  Kids and I loved the smashburgers.

L, M - Kansas City
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Nice work!  A minimal amount of oil works best for me. Others prefer dry pan.  Let the crust form on the ball before smash.  Nice plate brother!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
    They get better every time. I have done them 4 times now and everyone says they keep improving. Amazing how something so simple can change so much. 
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    Livermore, California
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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    Those looks really good man.  Nicely done.

    Kansas City, Missouri
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Looks great.... and the tots 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835
    Smash Burger AND tots?!!!!!! Winning!
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    Beautiful.....love these.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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