I don’t eat beef, but have been craving meat this pregnancy… Do you think it work with ground turkey? I don’t usually start with meat that’s super cold, though, either, and I can imagine how that would help. You could always come to Chicago for your Shake Shack fix too :-) (Though in all honesty, it opened in winter and I still haven’t had the patience to deal with the lines, even if they do make shakes with some of the best pie in the city.

I tried making them at home with a spatula and a rolling pin but it was a faff and not very consistent. blocks away but was (in further insult to injury, heh) a vegetarian and I only went there once because I was so disappointed in the mushroom burger.I work three blocks from the Shake Shack in Center City Philadelphia and my husband and I are making these tonight. I originally was going to get a cast iron press, but wanted one with a flat bottom, so I came across this one. I, too, have found that partially unfrozen patties make the best burger…but only because I’m usually so late taking meat out of the freezer for dinner! Of course, at Shake Shacks they have specially designed heavyweight smasher spatulas; at home, Epicurious recommends that you use two spatulas, one for pressing and the handle of the other to kind of hammer the pressing spatula flat.

I’m getting verklempt, guys… I had a moment and that moment was a realization that I didn’t dislike burgers I disliked those monstrous things that were all the rage a few years ago. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. alex — I don’t have any experience making turkey burgers, but I don’t see why the same technique isn’t worth applying to other meats. of course now there’s one about a 10 minute drive from my parent’s house in nj and i haven’t had it there either.Toast the buns: Heat a griddle, large cast-iron skillet (my first choice and recommendation), or large heavy stainless-steel skillet over medium heat. Great gifts for smashed burgers and grilling lovers especially in Thanks Giving, Christmas, New Year, and other occasions.

Once I have finished cooking and the pan isn’t too hot, I scrub out the food with hot water or some soap if necessary.When your beef patty meets some heat, the amino acids and sugars within it begin reacting, which results in changes of flavor and color.