Ultimate smash burger tool!!!!

[DWard51]

I was browsing another forum and someone posted this video and was asking what smash burger tool that was.



That is one awesome looking smash burger tool.  I did a little online searching and figured out it is a Vollrath 50661 1.6 pound stainless steel "steak weight".   They have them on Amazon for $38.87, but the Webstrauant store has them for $29.99.  Webstrauant store also has a 2.5 pound model for $33.88.  I'm thinking that 2.5 pound model would be the ultimate smash burger tool.  All stainless with a red silicone high heat handle.  The one in the youtube video looks to be the 1.6 pound model and the handle is bend down a little more from use.  This one is NSF certified for food use where as all the modified cement trowels are not.

And yes, I just ordered a 2.5 pound model.  I ended up ordering it from Katom.com in Tennessee.  They had them for $33 and shipping was $7 less than Westraurantstore shipping (which was $20 - wow!).  $45.91 out the door to Georgia.

https://www.katom.com/175-50662.html

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/vollrath-50662-2-5-lb-flat-bottom-steak-weight-with-red-silicone-handle-9-x-4-3-4/92250662.html#

[Roget]

Man I want that. But I'm too cheap to buy it. 

I use a 3 pound cast iron steak press & a sheet of parchment paper.
I use a bigger ball of meat (4-5 oz.) & can't get them that thin.

Now you made me hungry for smashburgers.

[smokeasaurus]

cool tool

[Pappymn]

I can't buy from webrestaurant.  I will not buy from a company that makes shipping a profit center. Their shipping charges have always been crazy.

[Michigan0626]

When I got my flat top I ordered a really stiff and extra wide spatula that is fantastic for smashing. I believe it was the Victorinox 4 or 5 inch wide burger turner. It works great on little 2 ounce smash balls.  But the one you posted looks like yet another future cooking tool I have to have.

[teesquare]

Looks like a fancy bacon press.....?

[Agustine]

I have no idea why you would want a burger that is almost paper thin. I would be saying "Wheres The Beef: 

[TMB]

I have no idea why you would want a burger that is almost paper thin. I would be saying "Wheres The Beef: 

I was thinking the same thing.  A smashed burger is one thing but a flat burger that's waffer thin I'm not to sure.

[ClimberDave]

I have no idea why you would want a burger that is almost paper thin. I would be saying "Wheres The Beef: 

I was thinking the same thing.  A smashed burger is one thing but a flat burger that's waffer thin I'm not to sure.

Cause they taste great!!   great crustifacation when you smash them  like that,   I make them to be layered  2 (or more) at a time and they come out awesome.
Check out the Serious eats video, he has some unique tools to make them and they  arent as expensive and easy to come by.

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/03/ultra-smashed-cheeseburger-recipe-food-lab.html

[TMB]

I have no idea why you would want a burger that is almost paper thin. I would be saying "Wheres The Beef: 

I was thinking the same thing.  A smashed burger is one thing but a flat burger that's waffer thin I'm not to sure.

Cause they taste great!!   great crustifacation when you smash them  like that,   I make them to be layered  2 (or more) at a time and they come out awesome.
Check out the Serious eats video, he has some unique tools to make them and they  arent as expensive and easy to come by.

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/03/ultra-smashed-cheeseburger-recipe-food-lab.html

Not knocking them but I like a thicker burger.  BUT, I'm game !!   looks like smashed flat burgers this weekend 

[Agustine]

I have no idea why you would want a burger that is almost paper thin. I would be saying "Wheres The Beef: 

I was thinking the same thing.  A smashed burger is one thing but a flat burger that's waffer thin I'm not to sure.

Cause they taste great!!   great crustifacation when you smash them  like that,   I make them to be layered  2 (or more) at a time and they come out awesome.
Check out the Serious eats video, he has some unique tools to make them and they  arent as expensive and easy to come by.

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/03/ultra-smashed-cheeseburger-recipe-food-lab.html

Just does not seem like a Homer Simpson type of burger to me

[Agustine]

This is a burger, the smashed ones looks like a burger trying to be a pizza 

[Roget]

I can't buy from webrestaurant.  I will not buy from a company that makes shipping a profit center. Their shipping charges have always been crazy.

I'm with you Pappy.

It kills me to pay more for shipping than for the product.

[Roget]

I have no idea why you would want a burger that is almost paper thin. I would be saying "Wheres The Beef: 

I was thinking the same thing.  A smashed burger is one thing but a flat burger that's waffer thin I'm not to sure.

Cause they taste great!!   great crustifacation when you smash them  like that,   I make them to be layered  2 (or more) at a time and they come out awesome.
Check out the Serious eats video, he has some unique tools to make them and they  arent as expensive and easy to come by.

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/03/ultra-smashed-cheeseburger-recipe-food-lab.html

I like a burger just about any way, IE thick or thin, but smashburgers do have a special taste. All that crusty goodness. And two(or even three) on a bun are really great.

[Pam Gould]

Smash burgers are great with minced onions on them while cooking..just saying.  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.