Stainless Steel Burger Press, 6 inch Round Burger Smasher

I recently purchased the Bodkar Smash Burger Press, and it has truly revolutionized my burger game! This stainless steel 6-inch round press with a wood handle is an absolute must-have for any burger lover or grilling enthusiast. What I love: Perfect Smash Burgers Every Time: The press ensures that every burger comes out perfectly smashed and cooked evenly. No more worrying about uneven patties or raw centers. Durability: The stainless steel construction is incredibly sturdy and built to last. It doesn't bend or warp, even under high pressure and heat. Comfortable Grip: The wood handle is not only aesthetically pleasing but also very comfortable to hold. It provides a firm grip, making it easy to press down and maneuver without slipping. Easy to Clean: Cleanup is a breeze. A quick wash and it’s ready to use again, maintaining its shine and effectiveness. Versatile Use: Besides making perfect smash burgers, it’s also great for pressing sandwiches, grilling vegetables, and even making homemade tortillas. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. The Bodkar Smash Burger Press has elevated my cooking experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their grilling and cooking skills. Five stars!

I like to toast hamburger buns, Sunbeam sandwich bread, and English muffins in whole butter to a golden brown in a stainless steel skillet. For a while I used a spatula (flipper) to press on the hamburger buns, which works, but it means I cannot do anything else for a minute or two, hence is not so efficient and optimal, because I could be cooking something else rather than acting as a human bread press. I had the idea to use a burger press, but nearly all of them are cast iron and heavy--excellent for beef patties, sausage patties, and bacon--so they flatten the hamburger buns like an Italian panini sandwich. Last week I examined each burger press at Amazon on all seven listing pages, which took about 15 minutes but was successful; and this is the way I found the Bodkar burger press. It's light--not heavy--and it's the perfect size for a 9" or 10" skillet. I knew the concept was good, and for a while I was thinking about having a metal shop make a custom press, which probably would cost a lot; so I put the idea on hold for a few years. Then I found the Bodkar burger press. Without a press, only the outside edges of the hamburger buns get golden brown while the inside is just buttery but not golden brown. This press is perfect for skillet-toasting various types of bread evenly in butter! It's a matter of taste and texture--perhaps subtle but nevertheless very important for the overall experience. P. S. After thinking about the practical usage aspect, I decided to drill a small hole at the top of each of my hamburger bun presses and to put cup hooks in the wall behind the stove top to hold the presses when not in use. I already have lid holder racks where I store lids and screened grease splatter protectors. The bun presses are hard stainless steel, so you need a suitable metal drill to drill the holes. For reference, these are the lid holder racks: DecoBros Wall Door Mounted Pot Lid Rack, Chrome Finish https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00COC83HY/

Its exactly as advertised. I just wished there wasn't a screw hole exposed where you would have contact with meat. Also, if I were to do this again, I would buy the round one. Because most pans are round. So even if you are searing a steak, if you are like me and like to simultaneously melt the fat cap by pressing the edge on the side of the pan, its easier if the tool were round instead of rectangular. Also, this is not a weighted heavy iron styled press, instead, this relies on you pressing down, or the nominal weight of the press itself (which isn't much). So this is a press and hold for 10-30 seconds, with added force from you. Overall, it definitely helps. But I would prefer a round one and one that has weight on its own.

This press is perfect for making smash burgers on a Blackstone.

I love it it’s great

Very well made and quality bargain compared to more expensive options. I like the stainless steel for less food sticking to the press and ease of clean up. The size and weight are perfect for smashing burgers or pressing bacon on the griddle!

Some people like the heavy iron smashers. All well and good. This one does just as well

Really happy with this. The three screws used to connect handle are thick, and the metal as well as wooden handle are made of strong materials. While bolting the handle on, everything lined up well. Once assembled, it's very sturdy. I'm able to apply a ton of pressure on the handle and the entire thing feels like one solid piece in my hand. No bending or wobbling.