Take your grilling to the next level with our heavy-duty bacon and smashburger presses, designed for perfect sears, crispy edges, and ultimate flavor control.
Stainless Steel Burger Smasher
Sale price$29.99
DDR BBQ Supply Cast Iron Bacon & Grill Press
Sale price$19.99
Regular price$24.99
Outset Cast Iron Round Grill Press
Sale price$24.99
Napoleon Cast Iron Chef's Press (56056)
Sale price$21.99
Frequently Asked Questions
A grill press is a heavy weight you set on food to keep it in full contact with the hot surface. That even pressure crisps bacon flat instead of letting it curl, and it is what gives a smash burger its lacy, caramelized crust. It also speeds cooking by pressing the food evenly against the heat.
Cast iron is the popular pick because it is heavy and holds heat, so it presses and sears at the same time, which is ideal for smash burgers and bacon. Stainless presses are lighter and easier to clean and still flatten food well. If searing power is the goal, go cast iron; if low maintenance matters most, stainless is a fine choice.
Get the surface screaming hot, drop a loose ball of beef, and press it thin and flat for about ten seconds within the first minute of cooking, before the crust sets. That early press is what creates the crispy edges. Flip once, add cheese, and resist pressing again, since squeezing a cooked patty just pushes the juices out.
Used normally it will not. On a flat griddle a cast iron press rests smoothly, and on grates it bridges across the bars without harm. Avoid dragging it around, and if it is cast iron, keep it lightly seasoned so nothing sticks. Treated with basic care it is a tool that lasts for decades.
Wipe it clean while it is still warm, avoid soaking it, and dry it fully so it does not rust. A light coat of oil after cleaning keeps the seasoning intact and food releasing cleanly. Cast iron rewards a little routine care by performing better the longer you own it.
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.