Gourmet Easy Cast Iron Smash Burger Press with Heat Resistant Handle

I recently added this cast iron burger press to my grilling toolkit, and it’s been a fantastic addition. The 2-pound weight provides just the right amount of pressure to create those crispy, caramelized edges on smash burgers without overdoing it. The heat-resistant silicone handle stays cool to the touch, making it easy to maneuver even on a hot griddle. Beyond burgers, I’ve used it to press bacon and sandwiches, achieving evenly cooked results every time. The cast iron construction retains heat well, contributing to consistent cooking. Cleaning is straightforward—just a quick rinse and dry, though I make sure to season it lightly to maintain its condition. One minor drawback is its size; while it’s perfect for individual patties, it might be a bit small if you’re cooking multiple items simultaneously. Also, being cast iron, it’s heavier than some other presses, which might not suit everyone’s preference. Overall, this burger press delivers on its promises. It’s durable, effective, and a must-have for anyone serious about their grilling.

I use a cast iron press for bacon, smash burgers, and browning ham slices and other things. I love it. But the one I had worked only in my large pans and flat griddles. I have a 7 inch cast iron I love because I can cover it and splash water in for steaming - great for perfect, quick sunny-side up fried eggs, hash browns, and many other things. But I couldn't smash or press in it with my standard rectangular cast iron press. This little beauty works in this pan. It is also perfect for smash burgers with all kinds of mixed-in fillings. It is heavy and solid, so great to purpose. The silicone handle is cool even when the press is very hot. It is easy to set down on handle and edge upside down and pick up while cooking so that the bottom press surface does not touch anything. Easy to clean with water and stays clean with water only (no soap) when treated like cast iron - oil surface when you get it and occasionally. If you do slip up and it gets a bit rusty, scrub with steel wool and water, dry, and oil again. Easiest way to dry is sit it on a warm cast iron pan. I love the twisty ridge grooves and what they do for burgers and sausage. Did I mention sausage?

Great product! Perfect weight for putting a nice, even sear on steaks. Really like the handle. Wash, dry, and oil. Easy if you know how to take care of cast iron. No issues with any rust. I think it is worth the effort. I liked it so much, I bought the round burger press as well.

So far I have used it on bacon and fish and it worked well with both. The only problem is that it shows rust spots after I wash it. You have to oil it every time you wash it.

Very well made. Nice weight for smash burgers and bacon

Works great, easy to use, cleans up well, size and weight are good for doing bacon.

My husband and I enjoy grilling and this is a great little (heavy) gadget to add to the grill. We made smash burgers the first time we used it and it worked great! Held the patties down and smashed them without using a spatula. It’s heavy enough to hold down steaks or chops to get a really good sear. We have also used it to make bacon and to hold the slices flat while they cooked. It’s a good weight and reasonably priced. Cleans up easily and like cast iron, it gets better with age. You can also use this in your kitchen. I recommend this!

Nice weight to it, works good.

There is a review on this complaining that it rusted after the first use. This is cast iron so yes it will rust if not properly seasoned and oiled, wash it once and then rinse it. Then heat it up to a very high heat and oil it! It never needs to be washed again just re-oiled. I have used mine for steaks and burgers and it is superb!

Does exactly what they say it does. Smashes burgers perfectly. Easy to use, easy to clean, sturdy materials, good handle on it, too.

I’m very happy with this grill press, the quality is excellent, and it works really well. For those concerned about rust: yes, it’s cast iron, and like any cast iron product, it will rust if not properly cared for. The key is to keep it completely dry after cleaning. Here’s how I take care of mine: After each use, I give it a thorough scrub and rinse with hot water (no detergent), then immediately dry it with a tea towel. To make sure all moisture is gone, I place it on a low gas flame or in a warm oven for a few minutes. Once it’s completely dry and cooled down, I store it with my other cookware. I don’t bother with oils or sprays, just keeping it dry and away from moisture does the trick. One thing to note: check the size before buying to make sure it fits your pans. I made the mistake of not measuring first, and it turned out to be too large for my cast iron skillets. So I can only use it on the BBQ at the moment, but I’ll definitely be getting a smaller one too, because these presses are fantastic.

Compramos dos, para hacer en nuestras sartenes/planchas/barbacoas hamburguesas y es genial. Lo utilizamos tanto para aplastar tipo smash burger como para ponerle peso a cosas que queremos que se cocinen más rápidamente como setas o incluso tostando pan. El peso está perfecto y el agarre no se calienta y es cómodo. Hay que secarlas muy bien después de cada uso porque pueden oxidarse.

J'étais pressé de presser des burgers. Aussi, je me suis empressé d'ouvrir le paquet, de zapper la presse explicative et d'admirer l'objet. Bel objet. Ca promet de beaux BBQ.