peejay Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 going to have a go at some burgers, whats the recomendations on a press? only be doing a few ..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Have a look at the Lakeland web site I believe they do them. I have their Vaccuum packer and purchased a press along with that, works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Don't bother with a press. cleaning is a joke. miss one bit, use it again and poison everyone. Roll the meat mix into a ball, depending on your prefered burger size, slap it in the frying pan, then sqaush it flat with the spatula. Simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, fatchap said: Don't bother with a press. cleaning is a joke. miss one bit, use it again and poison everyone. Roll the meat mix into a ball, depending on your prefered burger size, slap it in the frying pan, then sqaush it flat with the spatula. Simples. Plus one. Round ball squash to thickness and whack it in the pan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 We use a press and it goes in the Dishwasher - if you do buy one then the secret is to not press too hard and ,once formed, leave them in the fridge for a couple of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Apparently baking soda tenderizes minced meat and helps bind the burger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) The one I have is plastic and the food just falls off it. The burger is pushed out by the plunger. I don't know what plastic they use but we have a mixing bowl the same and nothing sticks to it and washes clean very easily. By the way my Granny always said, "You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die". Doctor wrote in the Daily Telegraph a few days ago that we are too clean these days and the body does not build up any natural resistance. I break an egg in the meat which bonds it together. Ask the Fing Chef he advised it in his youtube video of how to make the very best burger. Did some Sunday evening for eight friends.... fallow haunch and pheasant breast and smoked streaky bacon, three days in my favorite secret marinade before grinding. Not a smidgin left on the plate and two requests for seconds. Edited August 12, 2020 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 We use a plastic one, plunger style, and it creates a very professional finish …. easy to use and clean. The reality is that any small meat deposits left would quickly dry, and have no water activity to allow microbial growth .. so I don't get the poisoning bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Along the lines of baking soda - cover chicken pieces with Bicarbonate of Soda and leave it for 20-30 minutes - rinse it and dry it as best you can, no more chewy dry chicken - works best with breast meat as thats more prone to drying as it cooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 18 hours ago, peejay said: going to have a go at some burgers, whats the recomendations on a press? only be doing a few ..thanks I have a plastic press, works really well and cleans up brilliantly. The beauty of using a press and paper circles is that you can freeze any spare burgers and separate them easily to cook individually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjw4233 Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 I use a non stick plastic press, have no problems with cleaning. I use Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce to bind the burger. Press is useful for stuffed burgers, if I’m having a bbq I do some stuffed burgers with mozzarella and chillies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 36 minutes ago, pjw4233 said: I use a non stick plastic press, have no problems with cleaning. I use Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce to bind the burger. Press is useful for stuffed burgers, if I’m having a bbq I do some stuffed burgers with mozzarella and chillies. Good Lord man.... now i have to run out and get some Dijon and Worcestershire sauce, I have no choice that just sounds too good in a burger! I use a cast metal burger press, the kids prefer really thin burgers and they can be the ones that stick and problematic to remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Don't bother with a press - Look up smash burgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 I have a basic plastic press. Hand formed burgers are great if you are cooking there and then but I freeze mine in packs. Presses are useful as you can add a plastic or greaseproof paper disc to stop them sticking together. I give a few away to landowners, people who have done me favours etc and a press is good to give a uniform, professional looking finish. I don't add anything to help them bind. Just salt and pepper. That's with rabbit, pigeon, hare, venison and goose mince. Separately or all mixed together depending on what I have. If you can't clean a burger press effectively enough not to poison people. Don't ever do any cooking again. You're a retard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 36 minutes ago, ClemFandango said: If you can't clean a burger press effectively enough not to poison people. Don't ever do any cooking again. You're a retard. What my heart meant to say … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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