Jim Beam JB0158 Black Cast Iron Burger Press - 7'' Heavy Duty Burger Press with Solid Wood Handle

This is a great hamburger press for the price. This is super heavy duty and works great, it’s also cast iron so it’s great quality. This changed our hamburger game on the black stone. Just make sure to spray a bit before and to not leave in water as it will rust. I always just make sure to rub with a little oil after cleaning it for when it’s not in use. No reason to buy black stone brand for double the money this works just fine.

Pretty simple tool eh? Big ol' piece of iron with a comfy wooden handle. Hard to go wrong.I will say one of my favorite things is the grooves on the press. I don't always griddle smashburgers, some folks in my family like their burgers a bit thicker and juicier so I've come to dig the grooves on the press replicating the crosshatched pattern of a well-grilled burger (over traditional fire).Haven't had any issues (but you do want to be certain to wash it soon after use) and it's an easy tool to recommend.

It’s exactly what I needed/expected. Good weight, non stick, good quality cast iron. I read a few reviews complaining about the handle being chipped or cracked. Mine came in with a slight nick on the edge of the wood but I got it for function, not looks. Works great even if it’s not “perfect”.

This is a good press. The wooden handle needed a little sanding on mine (small splinter). The size is perfect for small pans too. I did season it while I had the handle off. I do wish the handle was similar to the rectangular one.For those complaints about rust, this is cast iron. The seasoning on the round isn’t as good as the rectangle I previously purchased. To make sure you’re good, give it a quick rinse/wash, dry, add your oil, remove extra oil, bake (google this). Once you have a good seasoning you’ll be fine.For cleanup, soap and water, dry immediately, oil (remove excess), heat for several minutes. This repeated process keeps from rusting and builds on the seasoning.

It's a simple burger press, works great and is a great stove top piece.

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I tried the Lodge rectangle grill press. Despite Lodge being a good name brand actually known for making cast iron finished products, it was a flop. The rectangle size was illogical, you have to assemble it which is ridiculous and unreliable and the spring grip is terrible. But the firm wood grip on this press is very sturdy and the wood material doesnt absorb the heat at all. So you get really good control on the press. Plus the weight of the press is excellent, much heavier than the Lodge rectangle press. This press can put the squeeze on even fresh chicken breast without pressing. Which is much more stiff than ground beef. You get very good presses that cover a rather wide area but not too wide to not fit over a small pan. Considering this is by "Jim Beam", a brand more commonly known for liqour; this is surprising.

I’m sure it doesn’t matter what type of flattened you use to smash your burgers, but this thing has allowed me to make more burgers. I hated when they puffed up and we’re almost circles be super thick. This easily fixes that. Already some oil on it and flatten that meat!