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Nov 26, 2025 7:02 PM

6.5" Cuisinart Round Cast Iron Smashed Burger Press Tool

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Amazon has 6.5" Cuisinart Round Cast Iron Smashed Burger Press Tool on sale for $9.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this product:
  • 6.5" cast iron press applies even pressure for smash burgers
  • Flat edge creates crisp, caramelized smash-style crust
  • Works on griddles, skillets, and grills indoors or outdoors
  • Heavy-duty build offers strong heat retention
  • Hand-wash with warm water and mild soap

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Amazon has 6.5" Cuisinart Round Cast Iron Smashed Burger Press Tool on sale for $9.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 6.5" cast iron press applies even pressure for smash burgers
  • Flat edge creates crisp, caramelized smash-style crust
  • Works on griddles, skillets, and grills indoors or outdoors
  • Heavy-duty build offers strong heat retention
  • Hand-wash with warm water and mild soap

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Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
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    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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BobbyArcher
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I bought this and returned it because it will rust. I have used cast iron pans for over 30 years so I know how to take care of them, however because the handle on this press is made of wood cleaning and seasoning it is a little more difficult, after all you can't just coat this in oil and throw it in the oven like you would with a cast iron pan.


I ended up buying this one ... https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Camp-Stainless-Smasher-Hamburger-HT-B-7005/dp/B0CXC5RGFP/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_p... [amazon.com]
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TealOctopus1634
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You should try it. Actually a totally different type of burger. Super crispy thin patties. A nice change of pace sometime. And you don't really squish the moisture out. You squish right when you put the meat on the griddle so there really aren't any juices to squish out yet. Now if you cooked the burger then smashed it, yes that would remove the moisture.
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j4c11
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You're not squishing any moisture out, you press the meat when it's still raw. This creates a significantly larger surface area to come in contact with the grill and produce more browning. Now take 2-3 of these and stack them, you have 5-7 times more browned surface area vs a single patty of same weight, so way more flavor.
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This cast iron burger press is mainly valued for helping smash burgers and other meats sear more evenly on a hot griddle or pan. The weight and flat surface keep more of the patty in contact with the cooking surface, which can improve browning, crispness, and consistency, and the round shape helps form uniform patties. It is also useful for steaks and other searing jobs, not just burgers. The main drawback is maintenance, since cast iron can rust and the wooden handle makes seasoning and oven use more awkward unless the handle is removed.

  • Griddle cooks chasing a crisp sear, because pressing raw meat increases surface contact and browning on very hot surfaces.

    j4c11BeigeCrow552davidburke30

  • Burger makers who want thin, evenly cooked patties, because the press forms consistent thickness and helps avoid uneven cooking.

    RepresentativeEarthredpoint5BeigeCrow552

  • Home cooks pressing steaks or other meats for pan searing, because the weight forces better contact with the cooking surface.

    CollegeRamenEatAndrewinMD

  • People who want a simple way to shape round patties on a hot griddle, because it forms burgers quickly and keeps them bun-sized.

    redpoint5redpoint5

  • Anyone expecting a low-maintenance cast iron tool, because the cast iron can rust and the wooden handle makes cleaning and seasoning harder.

    BobbyArcherSiXiamBobbyArcher

  • Cooks who want thick, juicy burgers, because smashing drives patties down to a quarter-inch style that clashes with that texture.

    VioletWeather9298redpoint5

  • People who cook burgers on a pan without very high heat, because the method depends on ripping-hot cast iron, carbon steel, or a flat-top.

    UConnMRBdavidburke30

  • Cooks who prefer shaping patties by hand, because a thumb indent is less even and can leave the center undercooked.

    BeigeCrow552BeigeCrow552

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VioletWeather9298Nov 26, 2025 7:12 PM
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I still don't understand the whole smash burger craze of the past couple years. Why do people suddenly want to squish all the moisture out of their hamburger's meat?
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Quote from VioletWeather9298 View quoted comment :
I still don't understand the whole smash burger craze of the past couple years. Why do people suddenly want to squish all the moisture out of their hamburger's meat?
The only time I have enjoyed a smash burger is when they cook it extra hot so its a fairly crispy patty, and then they stack 3-4 of them on one burger so its the same amount of beef as a regular patty. Most restaurants will not make them this way, they are usually undercooked.

The craze just comes from something new becoming slightly popular and people jumping on the bandwaggon in fear of getting left behind.
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Quote from VioletWeather9298 View quoted comment :
I still don't understand the whole smash burger craze of the past couple years. Why do people suddenly want to squish all the moisture out of their hamburger's meat?
You should try it. Actually a totally different type of burger. Super crispy thin patties. A nice change of pace sometime. And you don't really squish the moisture out. You squish right when you put the meat on the griddle so there really aren't any juices to squish out yet. Now if you cooked the burger then smashed it, yes that would remove the moisture.
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Quote from VioletWeather9298 View quoted comment :
I still don't understand the whole smash burger craze of the past couple years. Why do people suddenly want to squish all the moisture out of their hamburger's meat?
Because a thin patty cooks better. I prefer stacking 2-3 over a regular sized patty.
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Quote from VioletWeather9298 View quoted comment :
I still don't understand the whole smash burger craze of the past couple years. Why do people suddenly want to squish all the moisture out of their hamburger's meat?
You're not squishing any moisture out, you press the meat when it's still raw. This creates a significantly larger surface area to come in contact with the grill and produce more browning. Now take 2-3 of these and stack them, you have 5-7 times more browned surface area vs a single patty of same weight, so way more flavor.
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Because business are made on something new even if its something senseless. And over priced. Look at the Lululemon craze. Cheap stuff... made in china... sold at a premium. People showing off their cheap made purses and clothing with style. People wish something different even if it is by smashing a piece of minced beef. That said... burgers do cook well when put under a bit of pressure ... to brown it equally. Not smashing .. but to hold it down just like a panini does. For that aspect this is a good tool. 🙂
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I bought this and returned it because it will rust. I have used cast iron pans for over 30 years so I know how to take care of them, however because the handle on this press is made of wood cleaning and seasoning it is a little more difficult, after all you can't just coat this in oil and throw it in the oven like you would with a cast iron pan.


I ended up buying this one ... https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Camp-Stainless-Smasher-Hamburger-HT-B-7005/dp/B0CXC5RGFP/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_p... [amazon.com]
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Quote from VioletWeather9298 View quoted comment :
I still don't understand the whole smash burger craze of the past couple years. Why do people suddenly want to squish all the moisture out of their hamburger's meat?
tell me you dont understand cooking without saying you dont understand cooking
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CollegeRamenEatNov 27, 2025 1:13 AM
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according to the Amazon description, it's 2lbs, which is good for forcing contact with the cooking surface if you're using it to get a good sear on meats in a pan.
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BeigeCrow552Nov 27, 2025 1:43 AM
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Quote from VioletWeather9298 View quoted comment :
I still don't understand the whole smash burger craze of the past couple years. Why do people suddenly want to squish all the moisture out of their hamburger's meat?
With a regular patty, when you cook it it will 'ball up'. Some area will cook faster than another, so only the middle will get a nice sear.

With a press you keep more of the patty touching the hot surface resulting in a nicer sear. Don't know if it matters but smashed burgers seem juicier to me also.
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Just got this in the mail yesterday. Trying to get my $5 price adjustment with chat...lol

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