Use a patty press for hamburgers?

[jd_1138]

I've wanted a patty press for a while and finally bought one last week for a buck on sale at a local store -- just one of the plastic ones.

I used it for the first time tonight on some burgers, and they came out great. They cooked very uniformly and stayed together. I put some EVOO, Old Bay Seasoning, salt/pepper, garlic inside the beef, mixed it up by hand, and pressed them down hard into the press. I cooked them in the cast iron skillet.

They definitely came out better than my normal burgers.

 

[Addie]

One of those are on my list. I put a pat of butter in the middle of mine. But I have to make sure the sides are closed really good. I want the melted butter to stay inside. I also add seasoning that has been mixed into the meat.

 

[Kayelle]

I have one, and like it. It helps to wet both the top and bottom before making the patties for easier release.

 

[GotGarlic]

I use my tortilla press for that, and a plastic bag with the sides cut to help it release more easily.

 

[Kayelle]

I use my tortilla press for that, and a plastic bag with the sides cut to help it release more easily.

That would work too, but you wouldn't get the nice even edge with the burger press.

I also like to use it for chubs of Jimmy Dean Sausage. Just slice it into four slices for perfect no fuss sausage patties with breakfast.

 

[Addie]

Does anyone know if they make them for a double burger? Instead of enough meat for one, we like them nice and thick. So I always double the amount of meat.

 

[Kayelle]

I've never seen them for a thicker patty. Why wouldn't you just make two, and pinch them together??

 

[GotGarlic]

That would work too, but you wouldn't get the nice even edge with the burger press.

Yeah, I take a few seconds to press a bit to make it more even, but then I don't have another gadget to store.

 

[dragnlaw]

I had a press many many moons ago. don't really know what happened to it over the years. If I remember correctly there were several reasons it fell out of favour.

I never seemed to get the individual quantities even - now of course, I would use an ice cream scoop or actually measure them with an individual cup.

Seemed time consuming when you were making them for a meal right then - much faster to make patties and throw on to cook iinstead of measure, pack, press, unmold.

Was really only handy if you were making stacks for the freezer - which in the day was a rarity for me.

I might reconsider now.. but as mentioned - another piece of equipment to store for something that would rarely be used. If I had a household full, probably.

 

[letscook]

I use a large mouth canning jar lid. I got to the point that I needed another gadget drawer and said no more gadgets. I use them also for frying eggs. just oil them up good and works like a charm.

 

[Andy M.]

When we have burgers, I make a ⅓ Lb. burger for SO. She likes hers thinner. I make a half pound burger for myself. A patty press wouldn't work for me.

 

[msmofet]

Does anyone know if they make them for a double burger? Instead of enough meat for one, we like them nice and thick. So I always double the amount of meat.

Makes/molds/measures 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 pound burgers. Price $7.78
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001...rger+press&dpPl=1&dpID=41ditE6EKgL&ref=plSrch

 

[roadfix]

I've never owned a patty press but if I had one I'd probably use it than not.

I use my hands to form, or I use a saucer, inverted, to press patties if I'm looking for uniformity and doing many.

 

[CraigC]

I usually "free hand" but when making a Juicy Lucy, the mold works great. I also use it for giant ice cream cookie sandwiches, but not very often.

 

[Katie H]

I use a large mouth canning jar lid. I got to the point that I needed another gadget drawer and said no more gadgets. I use them also for frying eggs. just oil them up good and works like a charm.

I do the same thing but, before pressing the ground meat into the lid, I put a piece of plastic wrap down. After the patty is formed, I simply lift it out of the lid and set it aside to cook or freeze. I return the plastic wrap to use again for as many patties as it stands up to. No mess. Quick and the lid goes into the dishwasher.

 

[CharlieD]

I bought a cheapy one from grocery store. I think it was like 3 or 4 bucks. Love it.

 

[Addie]

Makes/molds/measures 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 pound burgers. Price $7.78
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001...rger+press&dpPl=1&dpID=41ditE6EKgL&ref=plSrch

Aha! Just what I had in mind. Marked!

 

[Aunt Bea]

I use a Vollrath #8 4oz disher to portion the meat and then form it by hand.

The lunch lady's friend!

 

[dragnlaw]

ain't just for ice-cream no more! Handiest thing, got 2 sizes!

 

[Addie]

Aha! Just what I had in mind. Marked!

Sorry ms.mofet. I just couldn't wait. I was placing an order with Jet and sure enough they had that particular press. So it should be here tomorrow. Thanks for the lead.