Lodgecastiron

The weight is perfect for pressing down burgers without smashing them apart, and the handle stays cool enough to grip comfortably. My patties came out with that crispy, browned crust I’ve been chasing at home.

First time using a press for smash burgers and the weight really helps get that lacy, crispy edge without having to push down myself. The handle stays cool enough to grip comfortably, which surprised me for a solid piece of cast iron.

Finally, a grill press that actually stays hot enough to get that crusty sear without sitting there forever. I used it on some thick-cut patties and they came out perfectly flat and caramelized in under 4 minutes. The handle stays cool enough to grip, which is a nice bonus.

The weight of this press really does the work for you—no need to push down hard on the spatula. My smash burgers came out perfectly thin with that dark, crispy crust in about three minutes. The handle stays surprisingly cool too.

Used it for smash burgers last weekend and the weight really presses them down flat, getting that perfect crispy lacey edge. The cast iron holds heat like a champ, so the sear is restaurant-quality every time.

Finally got my smash burgers to actually stay flat while cooking, that weight distribution is perfect. The seasoned surface meant I didn't have to wrestle with sticking either, just a quick sizzle and flip. Cleanup was easier than my old press thanks to the smooth bottom.

Smash burgers came out exactly like the diner-style thin patties I was hoping for. The weight is perfect for pressing them flat, and the cast iron holds heat so well that every burger had a nice crispy edge.

Used it for chicken breasts last night and the weight really helped them cook flat and even. Cleanup was just a quick wipe with a paper towel, no scrubbing needed.

Finally got that smash burger texture I’ve been chasing at home—the weight flattens the patty perfectly and the cast iron sears it like a pro. Cleans up easier than I expected with just a quick wipe and oil.

The first thing I noticed was how perfectly flat the surface is—it sits flush on my patties without wobbling, and the weight really does give smash burgers that crispy edge. I've used cheaper plate presses before, but the heat retention on this one actually sears the meat instead of just holding it down.