Cuisinart Smashed Burger Press

A spatula can smash a burger, but a dedicated press makes it easier to get every patty the same thin thickness with one firm push. The Cuisinart Smashed Burger Press has a flat base and a sturdy handle, so you can press hard in the first 30 seconds, which is the moment that matters most.

How to use it

1. Put a loose ball of cold 80/20 beef on a very hot griddle or skillet.
2. Lay a square of parchment on top so the meat doesn't stick.
3. Press down hard until the patty is about ¼ inch thick, then lift the press and leave the patty alone to brown.

What to know

Use it on a cast iron or carbon steel surface that's fully preheated. Press once only: smashing again later pushes out the juices.

Try it with our Ultimate Smash Burger.