Presto Burger 1974 revisited

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Lets go back to 1974 and revisit my childhood making my first home cooked meal.
My mother had gotten a Presto Burger single-patty hamburger cooker for Christmas 1974 so I got to learn how to make my own hamburgers at the young age of 7.
Yes I did burn myself as I explain in the video. Enjoy the eBay purchased trip down memory lane with me.
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[@steveczech627]

Great video. I was also 7 in 1974 and made Presto Burgers. Mom still has it. If only we could smell the burger you were cooking. That was my favorite part!

[@ToddFun]

So good I know. Funny my son wanted Presto Burgers yesterday when you posted this comment. We still use it about once or twice a month. We butter up the hot pan top and bottom and then fry for 2.5 minutes. Perfect every time. And the dog goes nuts because she knows when we are done making burgers we'll pour the juices in the catch pan over her dog food.

[@nickstrick5764]

I still cook with mine today. My mom bought it for me when I was a kid. When George Foreman was still fighting.

[@ToddFun]

Nice! I love mine. Still makes just the right size and flavor burger.

[@captaintripps7354]

Great video Todd, takes me back! I made my first burgers with the Presto and they were the best!

[@ToddFun]

I agree. I'm making some burgers on my this weekend. Still love this thing.

[@lepkeb2252]

I just loved my Presto burger back in the 70s and I don't understand why it's not still a thing.

[@oiwithyou]

Found my father's old Presto Burger recently. Excited to put it to use. Cable sheath feels like it's almost melting in my fingers though!

[@ToddFun]

Let me know how it works. Maybe the cord is just degraded over time being exposed to grease. If you are cleaned will before storing that shouldn't happen.

[@froggie6608]

I had one of those back in the 70s, used it all the time. Wish I could find one now.

[@ToddFun]

froggie6608 their on eBay all the time. Have fun.

[@grassulo]

I have the dominion version of this, it was endorsed by some football player back in the 70's and yeah it makes awesome burgers. Basically perfect for college or apartment people, makes nice toasted sandwiches too flip the plate over and it's flat on the back. Found at savers for 8 dollars and I use it all the time.

[@lots3799]

Ebay.I got one new in the box!!

[@sounddesignsforyou998]

I also remember the presto burger 2 loved it

[@dvdfrnzwbr]

My family of 7 had one. We all would get a piece on a fork when one was done cooking

[@ToddFun]

I remember seeing these in 2 and maybe 4 burger count. We only had the one count but it was normally just me and my sister making lunch for ourselves on Saturday mornings after watching cartoons so it worked out great.

[@dvdfrnzwbr]

lucky you, lunch on my own was Chef Boyardee Beefaroni, canned tuna, or a hot dog. lol

[@ToddFun]

That was me too, until we got the presto burger. Well, we never had the Chef, that was spending upper class canned food in my house. HA. We had mostly home canned food goods, which was very good, and powdered milk (yuck). Back then it was because we were poor. Nowadays you have to be rich to get such good canned good. HA. crazy.

[@janesandrahernandez5081]

I remember those😍😍😍😍😍😍I was 12 in 1974 n they made great hamburgers😋😋😋😋😋😋Wish I could buy them again😢😢😢😢

[@ToddFun]

They still come up on eBay a lot, some new in the box. Great memories and great hamburgers too.

[@jimkodysz5404]

Hey Todd, I hope you remembered to send in the warranty card! LOL

[@ToddFun]

HA! sure. I'll get right on that.

[@philrmcknight]

Dogger wants bite. That's awesome, tho! We had a Presto Burger when I was a kid, hope to find one for cheap, the burgers that come off those are fantastic.

[@lucasgates6267]

are use my Norelco Burger Cooker. Except I cook the egg potato patty and a piece of bacon all together started with the bacon waited to that was going dump the grease out then added the other stuff it’s all together but it’s all going on one sandwich. Love it.❤

[@JoeGonzalez9351]

My mom has a rectangular one that cooks two burgers at a time. Best burgers ever.

[@ToddFun]

I know right! still use my about twice a month.

[@TaleofTwoSiblings]

My dad had the presto burger 2 lmao he loved it when I was a kid

[@corneliusevazan1284]

Presto Burger and a Stir Crazy Corn Popper sat on our counter top.

[@ToddFun]

Me too! those were such great times.

[@Dougrm32001]

I know that this is a few years old but wanted you to know that I enjoyed your video. Thank you for posting. Just found a new 1977 little Mac (similar design) in our local thrift store. Had to replace our Mirro-Matic Whiz grill. Fun video. Thanks again.

[@ToddFun]

Wonderful!

[@MP_7]

Damn, made me really hungry now...Thx Todd

[@ToddFun]

Me too. ;)

[@AaronHurd]

Glad to see you are updating the channel with more ToddFun again. :-)

[@ToddFun]

Yes, it was quite fun. Wish I was retried so I could just make fun videos all day.

[@backyardgarage912]

Loved the video Todd, keep it up!

[@ToddFun]

Thanks. I do what is fun. ;)

[@olneymaryland77]

I like your style Todd, great idea on the flagging searches on ebay!

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Cute video... It's ironic as I just found an old 2-patty model. I wish I could have put a thermometer in your 2-minute burger... So after you finish your burgers let's go out and play with the Lawn Darts...

[@cd7071]

I used to love presto burgers! I was about 8yo in ‘74 myself so it brings back great memories. I am wondering, when you find old stock that is still in brand new condition, does it still cook just as good as a brand new unit would have back then? Also, I noticed you mention that you cook your burgers for about 2.5 minutes. Is that without flipping the burger and just leaving it on one side in the cooker? I am going to try to find one of these myself on eBay.. Thanks so much for posting!

[@ToddFun]

NOS cooks just as good. you don’t flip the burger. Plug it in and let it heat up for three minutes, grease both sides with real butter stick. Put a rounded Patty in the press and close cooker for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes and then it’s done.

[@cd7071]

@@ToddFun Great, thanks!

[@andrewplantagenet5811]

I was at the Goodwill store and I found a PrestoBurger 2 new in the box!

[@ToddFun]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it

[@whatsupguys8547]

I remember that the burger drippings would not cook and you'd get that raw ring of goo around the crispy cooked burger that you'd have to scrape away.

[@ToddFun]

Yes, one had to get the right size ball of meat for that not to happen.

[@hoagie1978]

I wonder of Mr. & Mrs. Brady got Alice one as a stocking stuffer ?

[@ToddFun]

HA funny! maybe.

[@milesbancroft]

great video. please do more.like this

[@ToddFun]

:)

[@veronicaharrison]

Dakota is sad you didn't share

[@ToddFun]

He was patient and yes he got some.

[@jeffreystrain2651]

I just bought one from EBay. I needed a refresher on the instructions.

[@ToddFun]

Nice! great fun right.

[@antraciet]

Very nice video !

[@ToddFun]

Thanks antraciet! It was fun ;)

[@DaveMcAnulty]

Chips are not that bad, you prob have maybe 25g worth of carbs there on the plate. Burger bun would be more like +40g

[@ToddFun]

Good point. Thanks. Seems to be working too.

[@johnburla]

Did you give the dog some? 😀

[@slinkydog9999]

Could you share the user manual for us to print out?

[@ToddFun]

not much in the manual. Just put a patty in and you’re good to go. I let it warm up for about two minutes when it’s good and hot I butter both side. Then I cook the burger for 3 1/2 minutes. Then I let it reheat before I do the next one.

[@moviemakerwannabe]

It also came with built in portion control!

[@ToddFun]

So true! HA

[@MarvelDcImage]

I had this. This is before microwaves were affordable for most families.

[@ToddFun]

True but a hamburger in a microwave? Yuck. HA!

[@houstoncowdog]

I hope you gave the dog a few bites

[@buckrowley1506]

hahaha check to see where it was manufactured that's what they called where it was made back then lol

[@bbjd9328]

If you use hamburger that is 80% lean and 20% fat--you don't need any cooking spray.

[@DogManX]

6:22

[@hakemon]

That thing is almost like a George Foreman grille, but cooks tastier burgers.

[@ToddFun]

I never used a Foreman but this does make a good burger!

[@brendabrown9345]

@@ToddFun We had a Presto Burger that made two. I still morn its loss. Family of four made a lot of burgers on it. Thats how I came across your video. My husband and I were talking about our old one so I was trying to locate one. All I came up with was you with yours. Does that mean I can buy it from you? l0l Btw, george foreman never came close to a presto burger.

[@ToddFun]

@@brendabrown9345 My sister just bought one NOS from eBay just a few months ago. I got mine off eBay too.

[@athletic-dashole8648]

Those things sure did stink up the house

[@ToddFun]

I like the smell.

[@thomasofacton]

1st comment 😄.

[@MP_7]

And?

[@ToddFun]

You win. What is the prize?