Advice on a good patty press?

SweetHeatBBQnSC · Nov 30, 2021

I hate making homemade hamburger patties because, well I suck at it. Never are the same different thicknesses. The last cheap plastic patty maker I had sucked even more. Wouldn't form patties and they would fall apart. Any advice on a good patty press? Thanks.

SonVolt · Nov 30, 2021

I find patty presses to be a PITA. If I need a uniform patty I'll use a ring mold and stuff the meat into.

If you're cooking on a flat top, it's easier to just roll the meat into balls and press them into patties with your spatula on the griddle ala Smash Burger style.

Shadowdog500 · Nov 30, 2021

I use a Wesson hamburger press along with the associated patty papers both above and below the burger. The thickness is adjustable and it produces consistent burgers. You have to do your part and put about the same amount of meat in every time. I make about 50 or so out of fresh ground burger the morning of a big bbq and actually weigh the meat for each patty to make sure they are around 1/4 lb each. After a while you can eyeball it. The other thing is to never work the meat before the press or you can get a tough burger.

Big Ace · Nov 30, 2021

This works for me:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PBDPXRG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

With hamburger patty papers: https://www.amazon.com/Hamburger-Sh...,B08FY1VN7H,B07L9XYJ7G&srpt=BAKING_PAPER&th=1

I portion/weigh the meat into a ball, place on a patty paper, cover with another patty paper and press.

TravelingJ · Nov 30, 2021

Big Ace said:
This works for me:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PBDPXRG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

With hamburger patty papers: https://www.amazon.com/Hamburger-Sh...,B08FY1VN7H,B07L9XYJ7G&srpt=BAKING_PAPER&th=1

I portion/weigh the meat into a ball, place on a patty paper, cover with another patty paper and press.

That paper looks like it would be amazing to go between the meat ball and a spatula on smashburgers.

Swine Spectator · Nov 30, 2021

I use a 4oz disher and the Weber 1/4 lb & 1/2 lb Patty Press. It works quite well.

https://www.amazon.com/Winco-ICD-8-Disher-Plastic-Handle/dp/B001PZF3YC/ref=sr_1_4

https://www.amazon.com/Weber-6483-Original-Burger-Press/dp/B009IH08YE/ref=sr_1_3

sudsandswine · Nov 30, 2021

I just weigh out each patty of meat on a kitchen scale before forming by hand and they all tend to wind up fairly uniform. 3oz for smash burger doubles, 6oz or 8oz for grown up burgers.

Wetsmoke · Dec 1, 2021

I picked up a Harbor Freight patty press that does 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2# patties. Use it with patty papers and freeze the pattys and then foodsaver them for storage. Use the 1/3# size the most.

Jason TQ · Dec 1, 2021

Thanks for posting. Made me realize I still didn't have one and went searching. I have no feedback on this yet, but got good reviews on amazon and does a 5in patty. Comes with some papers too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0874Y9ZT9?psc=1&smid=A1HJZLKC5L8C0O&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

SonVolt · Dec 1, 2021

TravelingJ said:
That paper looks like it would be amazing to go between the meat ball and a spatula on smashburgers.

That's what I do, except I use the square paper. You can usually use 1 sheet for multiple patties. It greatly simplifies the process and removes any of the sticking issues.

TravelingJ · Dec 1, 2021

SonVolt said:
That's what I do, except I use the square paper. You can usually use 1 sheet for multiple patties. It greatly simplifies the process and removes any of the sticking issues.

Makes sense. I've used parchment paper in the past, but always get frustrated at cutting them, fighting it curling up, the wind catching and blowing the curls away, etc. Something the right size, premade, and dirt cheap-seems like a winning option.

SweetHeatBBQnSC · Dec 1, 2021

Thanks for all the suggestions! Good stuff here.

Cook · Dec 1, 2021

Weber press ...

https://www.amazon.com/Weber-6483-O...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583589114498795&psc=1

SonVolt · Dec 1, 2021

TravelingJ said:
Makes sense. I've used parchment paper in the past, but always get frustrated at cutting them, fighting it curling up, the wind catching and blowing the curls away, etc. Something the right size, premade, and dirt cheap-seems like a winning option.

Oh I meant the precut squares. They're maybe 4" and come in a box of 1000.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLRVRT...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

IamMadMan · Dec 1, 2021

https://www.lemproducts.com/product/big-bite-auto-patty-maker/butcher-meat-grinder-attachments

Mht150 · Dec 1, 2021

Weber press for me too. Along with the Howard kitchens parchment sheets.

Curt.P · Dec 2, 2021

IamMadMan said:
https://www.lemproducts.com/product/big-bite-auto-patty-maker/butcher-meat-grinder-attachments

I almost bought that when I bought my LEM dual grind #22, but the grinder turned out to be a huge Chinese POS so I'm glad I didn't.

Jason TQ · Dec 2, 2021

My press came today. Will try it out on burgers tomorrow and report back.

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mowin · Dec 2, 2021

I've got a hollymatic patty machine. Have 1/4, 1/3rd and 1/2 lb plates. It automatically puts the paper between the patties.
It's a PITA to set up and clean, but wow is it fast.

JIMSMOKES · Dec 2, 2021

I really need to replace mine. The one I have has been in my house since the 70's. It's 3 3/4 X 1/2" with a twist release knob. LoL

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