FINALLY found my "old school" cheeseburger!

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Always like to see another thread on DIY smashburgers. If it deals with meat, it belongs on this forum.
I was too cheap to buy 4 of those Lodge presses so I loaded up an old cookie sheet with weight and a handle so I could smash 4 burgers at once.
My issue is my griddle just doesn't get hot enough for a good burn. CI on the rangetop is what I've got to try.
 
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Nice find, Steve. Very tempting for the next camping trip. Ideal form factor...big enough to be useful for real cooking but compact enough to squeeze into about any vehicle.
 
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Well, it's here...

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...and this little sucker is a lot heavier than I thought it would be!

It'll be THURSDAY before I can get it seasoned due to rain tonight and windy all day tomorrow according to the forecast...GAH!
 
Well, it's here...

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...and this little sucker is a lot heavier than I thought it would be!

It'll be THURSDAY before I can get it seasoned due to rain tonight and windy all day tomorrow according to the forecast...GAH!
I'm jealous (but in a good way)! :emoji_thumbsup:

My cast iron griddle is just waiting for me to eat the leftovers I have in the fridge before I make more stuff - but a fire in the fire pit and smash burgers are in its future!
 
Well, it's here...

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...and this little sucker is a lot heavier than I thought it would be!

It'll be THURSDAY before I can get it seasoned due to rain tonight and windy all day tomorrow according to the forecast...GAH!
If yours's didn't come with the conversion kit, get a hose and adapter to connect to a 20# LP tank. These buggers eat gas, especially for the seasoning.
I used the Blackstone grease to season my griddle. Not 100% sold on it, but it works
 
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If yours's didn't come with the conversion kit, get a hose and adapter to connect to a 20# LP tank. These buggers eat gas, especially for the seasoning.
I used the Blackstone grease to season my griddle. Not 100% sold on it, but it works

I picked up a "refill fitting" so I can refill the 1lb tanks from a 20lb tank (I also use the 1lb'ers in my lanterns and my jeweler's torch, so I've been wanting one for a while), but I also plan to get an adapter for the 20lb tank for the griddle.
 
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I picked up a "refill fitting" so I can refill the 1lb tanks from a 20lb tank (I also use the 1lb'ers in my lanterns and my jeweler's torch, so I've been wanting one for a while), but I also plan to get an adapter for the 20lb tank for the griddle.
You are a busy person!!
The adapter to a 20# should also work on your jeweler's torch

Before refilling the 1# tanks put them in the freezer for a couple days. You get a better fill. Tip I learned from the guy that used to refill my 1# tanks.
I do the same freezer chill for filling my butane hand torch. Get about 3/4 fill with the chill.
 
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You are a busy person!!
The adapter to a 20# should also work on your jeweler's torch

Before refilling the 1# tanks put them in the freezer for a couple days. You get a better fill. Tip I learned from the guy that used to refill my 1# tanks.
I do the same freezer chill for filling my butane hand torch. Get about 3/4 fill with the chill.

I also read that you have to turn the 20lb'er upside down when refilling since the liquid propane sits in the bottom of the tank...makes sense to me!
 
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You can also get a hose that'll hook up directly from your BS to the 20 pound tank.
I like that Blackstone hose as it moves the regulator.
I already had the tank adapter and hose from other appliances.
NOTE if you use a hose attached to the regulator for 1# bottles it does not have to be at the 45° angle.
 
Congrats. I did not look where this was posted, but there is a CI/Griddle section on this site, and because there are so many Blackstones out there a U-Tube search will bring up hundreds of recipes. I first used the small one on my gas grill, but moved up to a 4 burner BS. I love it. Keeps the mess out of the kitchen. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
 
Congrats. I did not look where this was posted, but there is a CI/Griddle section on this site, and because there are so many Blackstones out there a U-Tube search will bring up hundreds of recipes. I first used the small one on my gas grill, but moved up to a 4 burner BS. I love it. Keeps the mess out of the kitchen. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Where? I looked and didn't see one! EDIT - never mind, found it (I hadn't scrolled down far enough).

Thanks!
 
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Hey, SherryT SherryT , I'm so glad you started this thread. I'd never heard of smashburgers before, but I tried them, CI skillet and all, and they are now the only way I'm making burgers anymore. So cotton-picking fast and smooth, whooda thunk!

Aren't they great!!!

I mean, I still love a good, juicy burger grilled over an open flame, but smashburgers with those crusty bits are fantastic and remind me of those I enjoyed as a child and are now my go-to as well!
 
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