JUST ROLL WITH IT SMASH HOW TO

As I’m writing this post, my youngest daughter just downed a whole smash burger herself without her must-have ketchup and pickle condiments.īut if you want to add some good mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and dill pickles, go for it. The smash burger toppings that you use are completely up to you, but these juicy burgers are so good that they don’t even need any toppings. And you’ll definitely want to toast or steam the buns on the griddle as your burgers cook. Use a regular hamburger bun for classic Blackstone smash burgers. Or of course, you can substitute your favorite burger seasoning. If you don’t have those seasonings, then my next recommendation would be a simple salt, pepper, and garlic powder blend.

The Bold Burger Rub from Pit Boss is another personal favorite for smash burger seasoning. And the Sure Shot Sid’s gives a nice charcoal, smoky taste that you sometimes miss by cooking your burgers on the griddle versus the charcoal grill. Though the Cavendar’s is technically a “Greek” seasoning, the flavor is light and I consider it to be more of an all-purpose seasoning. The seasonings that you add to your Blackstone smash burgers are up to you, but I love the combination of my favorite Cavendar’s All Purpose Greek seasoning and Sure Shot Sid’s Original Gunpowder seasoning. The benefit of using American is that it melts really nicely on top of your griddle burgers. The classic smash burger has American cheese, but you can add any type of sliced cheese that you like. We’ll get to how you should prep your ground beef before putting it on the griddle later. In my experience, the best and most common griddle smashburgers are made with 80/20 ground chuck. The meat options for making smash burgers are endless… I’ve made Breakfast Smash Burgers with a blend of ground beef and ground sausage, Chicken Smash Burgers with ground chicken, and Taco Smashburgers with chorizo… But since you’re reading this post, I’m going to assume that you want to make the good ol’ fashioned traditional smash burger with ground beef. What you add to your smash burger is completely up to you, but if you want to make a more traditional smash burger then you will need: In other non-science words, it’s that browning that you get when you cook certain meats, and it’s freaking delicious! Ingredients for Blackstone Smash Burgers The magic of this burger is the burger crust, which may appear burnt to some, but when done right is actually the result of a maillard reaction, or “ small, simultaneous chemical reactions that occur when proteins and sugars in and on your food are transformed by heat, producing new flavors, aromas, and colors“. The “smashing” typically involves a ball of 80/20 ground beef that is pressed down into an evenly thin patty using a burger press or a spatula. What is a Smash Burger?Ī smash burger is probably one of the most common griddle recipes that people make when they first get a new Blackstone or other flat top grill… and they’re probably hooked on these perfectly crusty yet still juicy and greasy burgers soon thereafter.Ī smash burger is exactly what it sounds like, a ground beef burger that is smashed thin on a hot griddle to cook. *This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click a link and make a purchase, I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. So grab an ice cold beverage, and let’s get to ALL of my secrets to the BEST smash burgers.

JUST ROLL WITH IT SMASH HOW TO

Or maybe you’re wondering what all the hype is about because you couldn’t imagine smashing your burger meat down flat when so many people say that you never want to press down on your burgers when they’re on the grill.įirst of all, YES smash burgers on the griddle ARE worth the hype! In fact, my wife refuses to eat a regular, thick grilled hamburger, but she will put away two smashburgers by herself.Īnd second, I’m going to teach you everything that I know about how to make Blackstone smash burgers, or how to cook smash burgers on any griddle or flat top grill or even in a cast iron skillet.īy the time you’re done reading this post, you’ll know what temp to cook smash burgers at, why your smash burgers aren’t developing a nice crust, what that magical crust is in the first place, and so much more. If you’ve just recently bought a new Blackstone griddle, then I would venture to guess that one of the top questions you have, besides how to season your griddle, is how to make smash burgers on the Blackstone. These Blackstone smash burgers are some of the best griddle burgers that you’ll ever taste! Learn how to make the perfect griddle smash burgers with this easy, no-fail recipe!

Just roll with it smash