Burger press?

Mikhail · 12-04-2020, 07:57 PM

Anybody here have a burger press they love? Made gouda mushroom burgers tonight and while they held together, it was just barely. Thinking more pressure while forming the patty would help.

Plus my wife and daughter have no idea what to get me for Christmas.

Tat-que · 12-04-2020, 08:00 PM

It’s my wife! She was and still is very expensive! I made portabella blue cheese burgers with the works tonight! She did well! :)

SMOKE FREAK · 12-04-2020, 08:06 PM

Personally I don't like burgers that are that tight. No press for me.

Hoss · 12-04-2020, 08:07 PM

I have used several presses when having to prep burgers for a large cook and wanted them to all be the same,not much difference in any I have tried.I still prefer a hand patted patty for personal consumption.

FrankZ · 12-04-2020, 08:11 PM

I find when I had patty if I let the sit after for a while they don't fall apart as easy, though I admit I have never made stuffed burgers of any kind.

Most times I will grind and patty the night before for lunch or in the morning for dinner.

gtr · 12-04-2020, 08:13 PM

I use a small-ish dessert sized plate - I turn it upside down & don't apply a whole lot of pressure - works great.

jzadski · 12-04-2020, 08:19 PM

Sorry Mik I have the same style as Doug.

Hoss · 12-04-2020, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikhail

Anybody here have a burger press they love? Made gouda mushroom burgers tonight and while they held together, it was just barely. Thinking more pressure while forming the patty would help.

Plus my wife and daughter have no idea what to get me for Christmas.

I may have misinterpreted your post.Are you making stuffed burgers,AKA Juicy Lucy’s?I only add toppings and condiments,no stuffing.

Mikhail · 12-04-2020, 08:58 PM

Not really stuffed, just with ingredients mixed through the burger.

Shadowdog500 · 12-04-2020, 09:06 PM

I’ve been using one of these Weston burger presses for about 8 years and like it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XB45DO...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Get the patty paper as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MVZN26...ing=UTF8&psc=1

I like it because I can adjust the thickness so I can form the patty without crushing or overworking it. I put patty paper above and below the meat when forming the patty.

Tannhauser42 · 12-04-2020, 09:17 PM

I've got a silicon mold that can make six 1/3 pound burgers at a time, square shaped with little indents in them. Works well when I want burger patties for a crowd.

jzadski · 12-04-2020, 10:49 PM

Apparently, my automatic press also has a press and both are very efficient and work well...PXL_20201205_044613935.jpg

ModelMaker · 12-05-2020, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowdog500

I’ve been using one of these Weston burger presses for about 8 years and like it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XB45DO...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Get the patty paper as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MVZN26...ing=UTF8&psc=1

I like it because I can adjust the thickness so I can form the patty without crushing or overworking it. I put patty paper above and below the meat when forming the patty.

I've used this for years now. Buy a 10lb chub of 85/15 from Fareway and set up the scale and make 5 oz patties (32) smoosh between 2 pcs of parchment, stack on cookie sheet in the freezer and next day stack in a couple English muffin bags and Bob's yer uncle.
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Mikhail · 12-05-2020, 11:13 AM

Thanks, all. A good overview.

gtsum · 12-05-2020, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowdog500

I’ve been using one of these Weston burger presses for about 8 years and like it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XB45DO...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Get the patty paper as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MVZN26...ing=UTF8&psc=1

I like it because I can adjust the thickness so I can form the patty without crushing or overworking it. I put patty paper above and below the meat when forming the patty.

Same one I have. Just need to make sure to clean it good and make sure no meat gets above the top plate and forgot about:( (rancid odor shortly thereafter)

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12-04-2020, 07:57 PM	#1
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	Burger press? Anybody here have a burger press they love? Made gouda mushroom burgers tonight and while they held together, it was just barely. Thinking more pressure while forming the patty would help. Plus my wife and daughter have no idea what to get me for Christmas. __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320

12-04-2020, 08:00 PM	#2
Tat-que is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-25-12 Location: Livermore, calif Name/Nickname : Doug	It’s my wife! She was and still is very expensive! I made portabella blue cheese burgers with the works tonight! She did well! :) __________________ DougBGE,Mak,SM pit,WF oven,Wranch,BSgrid,multiple webers and taps! Cheers!

12-04-2020, 08:06 PM	#3
SMOKE FREAK Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-03-16 Location: McPherson Kansas	Personally I don't like burgers that are that tight. No press for me. __________________ Craig

12-04-2020, 08:13 PM	#6
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I use a small-ish dessert sized plate - I turn it upside down & don't apply a whole lot of pressure - works great. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

12-04-2020, 08:19 PM	#7
jzadski Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-06-14 Location: Lapeer, MI Name/Nickname : Joe	Sorry Mik I have the same style as Doug. __________________ 14" CBS, 18" & 22" WSM, Weber Kettle, Ducane Gasser, Rec Tec-680, MB-560, Blackstone 36"

12-04-2020, 08:07 PM	#4
Hoss Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-09 Location: Hernando,MS	I have used several presses when having to prep burgers for a large cook and wanted them to all be the same,not much difference in any I have tried.I still prefer a hand patted patty for personal consumption.

12-04-2020, 08:11 PM	#5
FrankZ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-18-18 Location: The Chesapeake Name/Nickname : Frank	I find when I had patty if I let the sit after for a while they don't fall apart as easy, though I admit I have never made stuffed burgers of any kind. Most times I will grind and patty the night before for lunch or in the morning for dinner.

12-04-2020, 08:58 PM	#9
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	Not really stuffed, just with ingredients mixed through the burger. __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320

12-04-2020, 09:06 PM	#10
Shadowdog500 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-18-12 Location: Down the Shore!!!	I’ve been using one of these Weston burger presses for about 8 years and like it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XB45DO...ing=UTF8&psc=1 Get the patty paper as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MVZN26...ing=UTF8&psc=1 I like it because I can adjust the thickness so I can form the patty without crushing or overworking it. I put patty paper above and below the meat when forming the patty. __________________ WSM 18 & 22, Performer 22, Genesis 330, Smokey Joe, Q100, Daniel Boone Last edited by Shadowdog500; 12-04-2020 at 09:11 PM..

12-04-2020, 09:17 PM	#11
Tannhauser42 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-20-18 Location: X Name/Nickname : X	I've got a silicon mold that can make six 1/3 pound burgers at a time, square shaped with little indents in them. Works well when I want burger patties for a crowd.

12-04-2020, 10:49 PM	#12
jzadski Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-06-14 Location: Lapeer, MI Name/Nickname : Joe	Apparently, my automatic press also has a press and both are very efficient and work well...PXL_20201205_044613935.jpg __________________ 14" CBS, 18" & 22" WSM, Weber Kettle, Ducane Gasser, Rec Tec-680, MB-560, Blackstone 36"

12-05-2020, 11:13 AM	#14
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	Thanks, all. A good overview. __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320