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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:
  • Additional Information:
    • 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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Community Reviews

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.

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  • Pressing the patty while it is still raw keeps more of it in contact with the hot griddle or pan, which increases surface area and produces more browning. The 2 lb weight also helps force contact for a better sear, especially on cast iron, carbon steel, or a flat-top at very high heat.

    CollegeRamenEatj4c11BeigeCrow552davidburke30

  • Yes. It can be used to press steaks or other meats for a better sear, and it is also described as useful for holding food down on a hot surface rather than only smashing burgers.

    AndrewinMDelyfantmanCoolDealFinder

  • It can rust if left unseasoned or washed carelessly, and the wooden handle makes oven seasoning more awkward than a plain cast-iron pan. Oiling it after purchase and avoiding the dishwasher are practical ways to reduce rust risk.

    BobbyArcherSiXiamBobbyArcher

  • Use it on raw meat as soon as it hits a ripping-hot griddle, not after cooking. That timing creates a thin patty with a crisp crust while avoiding squeezing out juices, and many cooks pair it with 1/4- to 1/3-pound portions for consistent round burgers.

    TealOctopus1634redpoint5redpoint5

  • Yes. The handle is held on with screws, so it can be removed before putting the press in the oven, but one report says the screws did not tighten fully again afterward.

    HappyAccidentBobbyArcher

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Nov 27, 2025 1:53 AM
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BeaufortitudeNov 27, 2025 1:53 AM
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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. 🙂
Smash burgers aren't new
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SiXiamNov 27, 2025 1:58 AM
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One of the Amazon reviews shows this thing all rusted. So the first thing I did was oil mine when I got it. But who knows, maybe they were putting it in the dishwasher.
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Quote from BobbyArcher View quoted comment :
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]
Thanks -- same price but stainless instead of cast iron. Iron is such a pain to maintain. I probably won't use this for burgers anyway, just to press on steaks for a good sear...on a cast iron pan. 😃 (enameled)
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MP76Nov 27, 2025 2:39 AM
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Quote from BobbyArcher View quoted comment :
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]
Quote from AndrewinMD View quoted comment :
Thanks -- same price but stainless instead of cast iron. Iron is such a pain to maintain. I probably won't use this for burgers anyway, just to press on steaks for a good sear...on a cast iron pan. (enameled)
Add the square press for an extra $1.05

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXCTX...yp_imgToDp
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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?
Start with Maillard Reaction.
https://www.cookwell.com/fundamen...n/maillard
Searing anything requires maximum surface area contacting the griddle.
Speaking of griddle, I purchased the largest one that fits my 3-burner BBQ. It's a huge PITA to wash since my sink isn't that big, but worth the hassle.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMW7B...in_title_1
Get the griddle ripping hot, then smash the burgers into patties on it. I buy 1 lb tubes of ground beef and cut them into 3rds. Then I drop them on the griddle with no need to form patties, as the press will form perfectly round burgers.
Takes only 1-2 minutes per side depending on how done you want it. Makes it simple to get a consistent thickness burger, consistent cook, and a patty that finally is as large as the bun.
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CleverSummer684Nov 27, 2025 3:05 AM
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I bought one. Gonna smash my burgers so good
Nov 27, 2025 3:19 AM
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UConnMRBNov 27, 2025 3:19 AM
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People are missing out on smash burgers. Nothing new for sure but we are cooking steak burgers. Both sides cook in the fat and soak it in because it's so thin. Fat burgers are dead.

Sorry to clarify these are only meant for griddle cooking. Otherwise, nah.

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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?
Who doesn't like smashing things?
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This is the best one and will last a lifetime:
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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?
Pro tips to max it out:
  • Don't use lean meat (fat = flavor + helps browning).
  • A tiny pinch of sugar in your seasoning can feed the reaction even more.
  • Dry the surface of whatever you're cooking (wet surface = steaming, not browning).
  • Cast iron, carbon steel, or a flat-top at nuclear temperatures.
In short: The Maillard reaction is why seared > boiled, crust > no crust, and why a properly smashed burger tastes like it was forged in Mount Doom by the gods of flavor.
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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?
I found him guys! The person who knows absolutely nothing about cooking.
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Just got this in the mail yesterday. Trying to get my $5 price adjustment with chat...lol
I just bought this when it recently went on sale for $14.99. Thankfully the chat agent was cooperative and understanding and issued my account a $5 credit for the difference.

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