The Biggest Smash Burger Mistakes Beginners Make - And how to fix them!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Grab our Seasonings here....theflattopking.com/

[@Guithero5]

1. Grille is not hot enough 2. Proper technique- smash and HOLD the burger for a second don't just smash and instantly release pressure, you won't get an even cook across the entire patty. 3. Flipping too soon-wont get mayard reaction (not sure if I spelled mayard correct but its the reaction that makes the *crust* of the burger) 4. Take care when flipping, you need to "scrape" (with the spatula flush to the surface as to not damage the flattop) the burger off the griddle. 5. Over cooking the burger, have everything ready so you don't overcook while trying to season and assemble other ingredients. Start small, don't try and make 8 burgers at once your first cook, start with one at a time and once you get into a rhythm and have a feel for how long things take work up from there. 6. Too large of a patty, you want balls of meat that will squish thin without being so large they won't fit on a standard bun.

[@bonedoctor1]

It's the Maillard reaction, a reaction between a reducing sugar and a free amino group. It forms brown colors and flavors in food and beer.

[@michaeldehart648]

Tip from a really old griddle/grill cook. Use non-stick aluminum foil on your smash press thingy. Wrap it around the smasher with the dull side down. You'll never need wax or parchment paper again. I've done 24 smash burgers at a time with non-stick aluminum foil on my heavy, cast iron smash press without having to change it out. Try it.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

I will thanks for the tips...

[@bighairyandloudtv]

Absolutely right. Parchment paper is a waste of time and money.

[@wheelsuprn6591]

That’s a great tip. Thanks!

[@bradleytenderholt5135]

Why do you need anything at all? I have no idea that you had to put something your smashing tool!

[@coppulor6500]

@@bradleytenderholt5135 evidently meat sticks to the 'ol smasherelli

[@sternk13]

When I was a kid back in the 60's growing up in Eugene, OR, I would follow my neighbor on his John Deere tractor while he plowed. One rainy day my Mom made me a burger on white bread with mustard and salt/pepper and lettuce. Old George and I sat in the rain and had lunch next to his tractor. Best burger ever and the memory will never fade.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Sometimes thats the greatest kind.....memories...thanks for going down memory lane

[@DavidBridge-u8d]

I put mustard on there before I cook it I cook a lot outside so I rub the mustard on then put my seasonings It acts sort of like a binder but it tenderizes it and makes them juicy I smoke the patties about two hours really low temperature then turn the heat up and let them sear for a few minutes each side Best burgers you ever had

[@LupusMechanicus]

@@DavidBridge-u8dhmm smoked hamburders I may have to give that a shot.

[@WalkerSmallEnginePerformance]

I know this is an old comment thread but that brought back some awesome memories. My grandmother would always make up a bunch of burgers in cast iron pan, wrap them in paper or foil, load them all up in a playmate cooler and bring them out to us where we'd be on the tractor, cuttings trees or whatever we happened to be doing. Usually on a bun but sometimes on quite bread. I've been trying to duplicate those burgers for years. I've come close but I haven't quite achieved it yet.

[@LupusMechanicus]

@@WalkerSmallEnginePerformanceyou missing one ingredient, grandmas love

[@rsoto10064]

God. you have captured my desire to cook. I recently, (2 days ago), got a gridd;e to convert my gas grill to a griddle. you helped me with seasoning my griddle. My first breakfast today and it was ok. My wife didn't like my cooking on an iron griddle that she saw me seasoning it. Today she tasted my griddle chicken and she loved it. if it wasn't for you, she would not touch anything I did. now that the griddle is black and up to par. Now she is willing to trust me. That means she is willing to trust you. We are a hit with here. She wants me to make the smachburger tomarrow. you are the greatest.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Ralph what a comments....that music to my ears....you know they say happy wife happy life...really appreciate that...

[@billbanta7189]

I have watched dozens of videos on smash burgers and there is NO question that this video should win the award for the VERY best. Thank you for making me a better smash ‘burgular’!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate that...

[@idontcomputer3075]

I like how you didn't just list the mistakes but you demonstrated them

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Yeah I give credit to my wife..all her idea...she said imagine being on her side on the griddle and watching a video on how...then you try and mess up...etc....

[@davidbaranowski5814]

Great video. I like to put the ball of meat on for about 10seconds then roll it over & smash . That way you’re not needing parchment paper .

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Great tip!

[@tysonthomas7094]

Thank you for the tips. I just bought a Blackstone Griddle and this was my first time making smash burgers. Because of this video, I made the best burgers I have ever had in my life! My wife and kids loved them too!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

man thats what is all about....thanks for letting us know Tyson

[@donbluhm6674]

I love the whole white bread thing! We very seldom had buns for anything! It was always white bread!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Yeah absolutely...surprising more people dont do it..Sliced White bread for us was for everything...

[@Johnfor3]

Funny how as a kid I hated a burger on white bread it was like being punished but now I do it now and then just because!

[@toeey1]

Sliced white bread was great for poor mans pizza too

[@NFFFFFFFF]

@@Johnfor3 I remember getting teased for having no burger buns for my patty when I brought a burger to school.

[@dmcmillan1214]

Man I wish I would have found your channel sooner. I got my first 36” griddle last week, seasoned it up and was so pumped for smash burgers and I completely botched it. Watching this video I literally made all of the mistakes you listed and showed minus having a group of people over, just the wife and kids. Thanks for showing what it takes and demonstration!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thanks for the support..yeah thats what we are about trying to teach you how to get better faster to help ya enjoy griddle cooking more...

[@guymcperson4330]

Same. Just tried my griddle out with some smash burgers, and them shits broke apart quicker than the League of Nations. It was a massacre. All my friends I had invited over for it laughed at me. I haven't been that embarrassed since high school.

[@coppulor6500]

@@guymcperson4330 "them shits broke apart quicker than the League of Nations" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@throwedmuzikent]

I need all the knowledge. Starting my burger business in 2024​@@TheFlatTopKing

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

I’ve never made them, and I don’t have a griddle. But the other night I thought I’ll try a smash burger like you make. I just did what you always do, but in a pan and made do with what I had. Turned out great! Also wanted to add, the fact you always SHOW what to do, personally helps me a lot. Thanks!!!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey in one of the videos mentioned we did that...smash burgers for beginners... we used a cast iron pan to simulate if you dont have a griddle Thanks for the kind words,,,

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

@@TheFlatTopKing oh! i missed that one!! thanks, gotta watch that!!

[@tohm61]

Neil and Amy thanks for all you do for this community. Your advice and guidance is always appreciated

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks so much Tim...we appreciate that...

[@lindahubbard5454]

Is the griddle electric?

[@tohm61]

@@lindahubbard5454 no they are propane griddles for outdoors, however electric griddles are made for inside and can produce the same

[@MikeMPharmaCyclist]

I bought a commercial 16 inch Avantco electric griddle for $230. It takes a while to heat up but it works incredibly well and things like worrying about the right temperature are never a worry. I set it to 425, let it heat up for 25 min or so, and proceed to make incredibly delicious smash burgers. The grill plate of the commerical griddle is nearly 3 times as thick as my Blackstone... and it makes a huge difference in the cook.

[@redplanetdrifter3352]

I’m new to griddle cooking, and decided today was the day I was gonna do some smash burgers for my very first griddle cook. I watched this video before I went out and lit the griddle and did everything recommended here, and it worked out GREAT!! Thanks for the advice, appreciate it very much.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Sounds great Thanks for the feedback...really appreciate that...

[@donnycollins1797]

I just did my very first smash burgers following your teachings. I was so confident in what I leared I rolled out about 17 balls. I did one first, turned out perfect, then I did two, then I worked up to three. Mine looked just like yours and I seasoned one side. I was careful to dig for the crust. I think they turned out reallly good, just very slightly over seasoned. I'll back off that a little next time. I had a double and my youngest daughter had a single. Tasted alot like a Wendy's burger, which I think is good. I'm really happy because I've NEVER cooked, and this is great. Clean up wasn't even too bad.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thats so awesome...plus the ability to maybe get your daughter involved as well as she loves some of the food you will be able to cook now...

[@XeNeXX]

bro how have you mad it this far without every cooking - true survivor grifter right there

[@yearginclarke]

@@XeNeXX I didn't start really getting into cooking until I was 30. I was a late bloomer in life, and aside from lots of camping (I worked seasonally in logging) and couch surfing at friends/family, I didn't fully move out of my parents until 28....too long of a story for here. My mom was a real annoying bit*h about me using her kitchen, so I just avoided it never really bothered getting into cooking much, except for basic stuff such as frying eggs/potatoes and such. I also was ignorant of how easy it is to start learning how to cook, so I didn't have confidence in my abilities. But now I love cooking and have learned alot in the last 8 years.

[@my2cents930]

Oh man, I don't even know where to start there. Never cooked?? How do you feed yourself? Did you start with a frozen patty instead of fresh ground beef? That's the only way I can even think of that you could compare a homemade burger to Wendy's.

[@f14tomcataocretired95]

I realize I am 1 year late but great job! Well documented and explained. Have a great Navy day!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

TY

[@syence_nird]

I use a 6" drywall knife as my "spatula" to flip the burgers. Never had a tearout and works flawlessly every time. I found those long spatulas have a learning curve and this method takes the guess work out of it.

[@GitSum0987]

interestingggg

[@MikeMPharmaCyclist]

I use something that is similar but it's actually designed for use on a griddle. It looks like a normal spatula in terms of the handle but the tool itself is a stubby rectangle with really sharp edges on all sides. This is what they use in most commercial smashburger restaurants from what I've seen and of course it works perfectly every time. Also I've seen in the commercial kitchens they always paint the griddle with a little bit of butter first which gives a much better browning effect... A darker color that's more caramely while still not overcooking the burger.

[@planesandbikes7353]

was thinking about this idea. I have a bunch of extra tiling trowels I will never use, some of them brand new came in a big pack of trowels. Maybe cut one down for burger duty.

[@davidbaranowski5814]

@@syence_nird be careful not to dig into the flatop !

[@Phantom-Eye]

Great Video, I am using my Weber griddle for the first time today, Memorial Day, and cooking up smash burgers for my friends of 50 years. We are both Vets from the 70s. This will help me not to screw up my first cook off. Thank You for your service!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

First thank you for your Service...and your friends..thanks for commenting and Happy Memorial Day as well...Cheers

[@colemanthevigneron1330]

Took a break from the video 20:04. Made my first smash burgers, including toasting the white bread, on the 6th use of our two burner Blackstone griddle. The 93% lean meat (with a few drops of peanut oil) performed perfect as per your instructions. Thanks! Next time will be to add slices of cheese along with a topping of sauteed onions, to suit.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thats great hear...yeah just use it as a canvas...make a burger sauce change up cheeses...ect..have a blest with em

[@CarlVandenberg]

Thanks for the tips from a smash burger newbie. I just bought a burger presser and made my first smash burgers and made several of the mistakes you demonstrated. One thing I would add is that I have started making my own "burger sauce". It's just a combo of things I have in the fridge: equal(ish) parts of mayo, ketchup and dijon mustard, then add salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and a few splashes of hot sauce, stir until everything is incorporated. I make it ahead of time and refrigerate until the burgers are done.

[@robertsummerford6368]

We made smash burgers for the first time last night. After watching this video a few times, they came out PERFECT. I have been watching your videos for a few winks since we decided to buy a Blackstone. You make this look easy and made me feel confident in making them. Thank you for what you do!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Robert...thats music to my ears...thanks for reaching out..really appreciate it...

[@claytonappleby6039]

Great info! This will save a lot of heartache for a lot of people. Most people that don’t like smash burgers ate one that was cooked wrong.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

I’ve seen it too many times…totally agree!

[@LorenDavis]

Thanks for the 1/3 cup measure tip! It was also good to see the lacing. I've done smash burgers once and it was a fail. This encourages me to try again. :)

[@TheFlatTopKing]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful...just try one at a time and learn as ya go...easy once you get a hang of it

[@richbennett6577]

This video has to be the best tutorial I’ve ever seen Neil! So many videos about smash burgers but no one teaches anyone the dynamics of making one

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Well to be honest RIch...I appreciate that...i try to look at it from the other side...i really enjoy this journey and now that I have a year under my belt Its nice to be able to relate to the audience...and its hard sometimes not to get extremely hard recipes because most of the audience I would be abandoning...I try to do some stuff in stages

[@richbennett6577]

@@TheFlatTopKing I know you do that’s why I love your videos. You really do try to help your viewers out and also make ass kicking food.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

@@richbennett6577 👊

[@OShackHennessy]

I agree about the speed comment. Not only for this meal but for everything on the flat top. That’s one thing that took me by surprise is how fast and hot this thing cooks. Definitely have to have all of your prep done and ready to go.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Exactly!!

[@NotFamousReal]

I got my first flat top yesterday and made these, probably made half the mistakes but going to perfect them for this Summer. Got a new subscriber, I could watch your videos all day.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Well I truly appreciate that...really do..thank you

[@jimboothe699]

Neal you are a natural or well trained instructor. I’ve been grilling for decades but new to the griddle. You teach so many techniques that I’ve improved rapidly on food my wife and I enjoy. You and Amy keep up the great work and I’ll keep learning 😅

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks Jim that means a lot...of course you have no idea where you see yourself in life especially starting something new and I can guarantee I didn't see myself here ......but here I am and really love it

[@neilbailey1139]

@@TheFlatTopKing poo

[@scottc9630]

When I first started watching some of Neal’s videos I picked up on his delivery technique. I knew he had some sort of exposure to naval training. His presentations are exactly how the nay delivers trading; intro, description of subject matter, person experience, content delivered with “matter of fact” (confidence), explanation of the critical do’s and don’t s, conclusion and results. Most of all Neal’s passion makes the videos top notch. On the other side of the camera, Amy is also incredible. Timely prompts to ensure important tidbits are not missed and he camera work is fantastic.

[@JaneBauer-s8d]

Excellent video! Since I started making smashburgers on my Blackstone, I'll never eat a burger any other way again and your technique is spot on

[@denjipoochita7351]

I'm a line cook in chicago ; after the owner of the restaurant took my 6 hours of overtime and spread it out throughout my paystubs so he couldnt pay me overtime, it made me realize even through i basically did all the prep, employee relations, kitchen set up, deep clean, I realized i can run my own resturant if i tried thnk you for these tips

[@blockthis08]

try paying people time and 1/2 overtime while running a business ... see if your still operational

[@wdpk837]

@@blockthis08lmao sounds like you can’t manage a business properly. if you can’t pay employees properly you shouldn’t be in business

[@wannabetrucker7475]

There ya go, let the crooked boss go his own way.

[@wannabetrucker7475]

​@@bbcbandit5695 not talking to you

[@TTGTO288]

How much of those 6 hours did you not really work? Probably more than 6 ... start your own business and see how many hours you work over 40 ... good luck ...

[@xd9coke]

Thank you. I have been cooking on my grill for over 4 years and love it. I thought my food was good and people love it but after watching you videos especially this one my food is at my level of liking thank you for all the little things that are to easy to overlook and giving the food that little bit extra that makes that final pro taste.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks Rob...well said...cheers

[@amysmith5808]

Such a timely video for me! I made smash burgers the night before your video posted. a couple turned out okay, but most did not. I then saw your video post...watched...learned!!! Tried again the same day and success!!! All comments were MUCH better. TY for helping. I have been a home cook for most of my 49 years... yet I learn lots from you guys. Your channel has quickly become my favorite! Love the interaction between you two :) So adorable. Keep the videos coming. Blessings to you and yours this holiday season!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey Amy cant thank you enough for your kind words and support...Happy Holiday season to you and your family as well

[@mcpribs]

I’m from Wisconsin, and we did all those things with white bread, also (including, stretch your hamburger with it). Now I make buns form sctrach, and my family goes wild for those, since they taste like croissants, but still make loaves of white bread occasionally. Great video! Thanks for demonstrating the mistakes!

[@tpai302]

Great tips! The only thing I do differently is mix my seasoning in a small bowl so I can use my hand to sprinkle it rather than deal with the individual seasoning bottles.

[@echochamber8350]

I mix my seasoning into the meat before I make the balls. Works just fine. Just make sure you season just as you're ready to start cooking

[@TowMan127]

Thanks for the tips. Wife bought be a BLACKSTONE and I used it only a couple of times and now it’s rusty. Just bought the stuff to clean it and I wanna get into cooking on it more. Hopefully I can get a hang on this and can learn a lot.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Reach out if we can help

[@richardbickell3030]

A huge thank you - just had my first attempt at smashed burgers after watching your video. Everyone loved them some saying ‘best ever’ ❤👍🍔🍔🍔

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Fantastic bud...truly...nothing better than the feeling hearing that

[@mountainmystic1]

I watched this video, smash burgers for beginners, and your seasoning video and I just cooked 18 smash burgers (36-3oz patties) and nailed it thanks to you. Was a huge Father’s Day weekend success. Thanks for your tips they truly worked out great. Subbed the channel!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey Happy Fathers Day...and thats awesome...glad it worked out...maybe im not crazy ahahhaha cheers...

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

Perfect video for all levels of griddlers. A great training and coaching video for smash burgers. Adding garlic Texas toast really adds to it as well.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

uuuuuggggghhhhhh thats a great idea....texas toast patty melts

[@KraftMasaroni]

Me and my wife made smash burgers for the first time tonight. These tips helped a ton.

[@primalconcretesledge3137]

I use a 5" wall putty blade (for food only, of course) as a flipping tool. Run that sucker over a sharpening stone a few times and it gets every bit of crust on the flip. And it's cheap enough where when it gets old and ready to throw out, you're only out about $7.

[@TNBushcrafter]

Problem with not using foodgrade or foodsafe is some of the marerials used. The putty knife may contain unsafe levels of lead or other toxic metals. Just a thought, your family, your kitchen, your rules.

[@bobmcglone6825]

Thank you very much - I. Doing smash burgers on our griddle for the first time tonight and I want to get them right - great video.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Glad it helped - you got this!

[@bobmcglone6825]

@@TheFlatTopKing Followed your instructions and they came out great - the family loved them thanks again.

[@lobsterlarry6481]

Ive practiced making smash burgers so many times that i had completely forgotten some of these problems that i definitely had as well. I just pushed through with just trying it a thousand times haha if all else fails practice makes perfect!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@wheelsuprn6591]

Thanks so much! First cook in my Blackstone and first Smash Burger. I made a nice warm slaw with broccoli, cabbage, and mushrooms for on top and on the side. Had some trouble with getting the first few off the griddle but then I got the hang of it. They were a big hit with my husband, his twin, and Cosmo the cow herding pit bull. Thanks again!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thats awesome to hear....thanks for sharing..

[@TheCrazyPop]

Awesome job explaining everything, Smashburgers are amazing when done right!! Great Video!!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thanks bud...you got that right...

[@joelperez-pickens6131]

I just bought my Blackstone griddle last week. We've done a few simple things but thank you for teaching us the right way to do burgers. Can't wait to do these for my son this weekend!!!! Thank you, from beautiful Tulsa, OK.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

hey thats great...great way to the the family together...biggest thing is to try one at first to get the hang of it...you can learn a ton just by the first one...

[@themesswascurly1]

Thankful to say my first couple of times I didn’t make that many of these mistakes. The one I was guilty of on my second run though was making too many at once. Makes for one chaotic scene-especially if you’re hosting! 😮 BUT, overall mine were a success.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thats awesome..yeah they happen fast thats for sure

[@lennyherman8923]

I sure appreciate the two of you doing these videos for us.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Absolutely...thanks for commenting...

[@Oddzilla51]

Great video! I usually go about 2oz for my patties. 3 tops, depending on how much I have to use. I like the smaller patties since it's better to stack them up. :D

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Definitely on board with that...

[@aarondenyerful]

I've definitely made a few of the mistakes you mentioned here, biggest one is rushing and not letting it come up to temp, just need to be more patient, looking at the difference in your burgers really shows just how important it is.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Absolutely...when making multiple it might be necessary to put down on fresh spots as well...

[@tim71ford]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for this video. I’m new to the game and have made some great Oklahoma onion smash burgers. Need to try the mallard reaction without the onions in the way! I see you’re using the rectangular smasher. Why not the 8” round one? Thanks for all your videos. I love the Flat Top King (and Queen 😊)!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thanks Tim...honestly when I was looking for one I knew I wanted rectangle bece other than burgers most food has a rectangular shape...ribeyes., chicken breast, bread etc...

[@Ulf203]

Learned so much from this video, thank you! Just got my blackstone about a month ago and planning on doing smash burgers tonight

[@TheRealHuskee]

Thank you for using the word plethora, it means a lot.

[@tjp1451]

😂

[@RestoredToJesus]

Wow! That comment was way more than I expected.

[@philipbass9975]

👏👏👏

[@star-b-qpodcast54]

That white bread is THE move! We call that a “patty melt” where I grew up. 💣 And I agree that sliced white bread is the home chef’s best friend. Didn’t even realize when we were young that our parents were just trynna give us something substantial but save money, because they made it so fun to look at bread and say “how can we make this work for this meal tonight?” I used to toast it and throw butter and syrup on it like my own quick version of French toast before leaving for school. Best smash burger tutorials I’ve seen are on your channel!

[@MrOldclunker]

You can tell the heat of the grill with the palm of your hand. The number of seconds you can hold your hand over the heat at 4 inches will give you your heat. Also, use the bottom of a sauce pan to mash the burger down. Just moisten the bottom of the pan and push down and give a slight twist. One minute on the first side 30 seconds on the second.

[@TheStickofWar]

Just tried the sauce pan trick. Worked like a charm! Only issue I have is I only have stainless steel and plastic spatulas. So a lot of brown stays behind

[@profound369]

You can tell it's hot enough when you put your hand on the flattop and can only hold it on there for .2 seconds

[@garyneilson3075]

Sixty some years ago my cousin taught me how to make the best burgers ever. First, you smash it. Smashit flat. Put alot of black pepper on it. Then use whatever are your own favorite toppings. But she emphasized that the main thing was to smash that burger! Was she way ahead of her time? Or... Was there another smash burger era in history? I thought it was her great invention! They were good!

[@jewellcorley1645]

Hey! I'm new to the griddle world l. Just got mine from Costco just a few days ago. This felt like q real easy crash course class on how to use the griddle. THANK YOU for actually showing the wrong way vs right. I learn through visual so you were EXTREMELY helpful. I liked and subscribed to you. Thank you again.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Congrats and hope you enjoy your new griddle...thanks for commenting...

[@user-qm9oo2fd2o]

Thank you man! You nailed it for me because I struggle with these.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

good to hear...lets us know when you nail it...

[@abstraction6212]

thanks for this tutorial. I'll show this to my dad so he can get it good. I may as well try to create a home made big Mac.

[@jessbigboss09]

Thank you sensei flat top king First attempt came out good can’t wait to make another batch

[@sporkfaceman]

Made smash burgers for the first time today following all your tips. They turned out perfectly tender and juicy. This will now be my go to method for burgers. Thanks for the great video.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Great to hear! Thanks for commenting...

[@slamboy66]

I use my dogs SS bowl as a parchment template. Clean most of the time.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Absolutely....

[@ericmalafeew]

Worth watching! #1 griddle not hot enough #2 burger not properly smashed #3 flipping the burger too soon #4 spatula error: not getting all the crust off the griddle #5 cooking burgers for too long #6 your ball of meat is too big

[@jbw5485]

Can’t wait to get myself a griddle!! We aren’t eating breads and carbs in my house so the larger patties would be perfect. Double stack them with some cheese!! 😍😍

[@danroseberry]

Awesome! I plan to make my very first smashburgers today. Very helpful. But since I am a complete newbie, I'm gonna watch your wife's video next!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

hahahah forget the last comment...this came after my first comment..

[@karlbarber8812]

Just got the new Blackstone culinary griddle and pellet grill combo 79.6-in w x 43.1-in . Going to be grilling and smoking all week long.!!!! After burn in. So new ...I the cover is not available. So hopefully my old 36 BS cover will fit intel cover is available.

[@briantouchette8073]

In New England in the 70's The Friendly's ice cream franchise was making their griddle burgers on toasted white bread. They were to die for. The OG

[@TheFlatTopKing]

thats awesome..amazing the hate in the comments from doing this....just makes me laugh.....they dont have a clue

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. These tips and techniques will make the difference for me. My smashburgers were OK, but now I think I can make them excellent.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

You are so welcome, glad it was helpfull

[@MrTylero28]

At the 19:27 minute mark it was so good you sang the Mandolorian theme song!😂😂😂 great videos just got myself a Blackstone so I’m stoked to learn how to use one

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thats great news...cheers

[@dfinlay587]

Great recommendations. You and I are aligned on process, except I leave it in a golf ball until the first flip. Then I smash. Tends to hold together better.

[@32Jarrod]

I needed this video. When I made smashburgers for the first time, they did indeed suck. I saw a couple mistakes I made in this video. The second time around I got them pretty good. And they got better yet the third time. Learn from mistakes and keep at it.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Man thats music to my ears...thanks so much for commenting..

[@SydsKingdom]

Hello from Australia, great video, l did smashed burgers for the first time a few nights ago, and they turned out really good, did a lot of research beforehand, purchased a nice case iron smasher, and a kit of different spatulas, l did not do any of the mistakes in this video, but still learned much from your video, going to try the bread next time, cheers Syd.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Glad the video helped, Cheers Syd!

[@jonathannichols6498]

We love you guys man, you're awesome

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Well we appreciate you all...thanks for the support...cheers

[@planesandbikes7353]

THanks for this video. I had never had a smash burger before, and waited until my kitchen reno was done to have a proper high power vent fan over the range. I smashed the balls onto a cast iron skillet on high power induction just with a stiff heavy duty outdoor burger spatula. Turned out great! lots of smoke, lots of crust, juicy delicious despite using some Costco ground beef that was hiding in my freezer for 8 months (doh). downside of the skillet is I can only do 1 or 2 at the same time.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Very true....thanks for commenting...

[@Reginald-A-Young]

Awesome video! I'm making some tonight for dinner. Thank you for the great tips

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hope you enjoy

[@shortstop18ss]

The bread worked exactly the same in our house growing up. I now do it to my kids without even thinking lol love all y’all’s videos! Great content keep bringing ‘em bud!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

That is awesome! Thanks Jesse...

[@CharlesLloydseo]

Great tips - gave it my first try in a cast iron skillet - was a big success, thank you.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thats awesome...

[@ibrubberneckn]

Cavender's Greek season is my go too seasoning. Will have the try the other as well. Just bought the Weber Slate. Cant wait to try it out! Good video thanks

[@jeffdurall8353]

You make it look easy! You are indeed a Grill Master.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks Jeff....

[@albornjw]

Thanks for a fantastic video guide. I watched this and made my first smash burgers this evening for the fam. They were a HUGE success. You’ve got a new subscriber and a fan!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey I truly appreciate that..cheers

[@tomweickmann6414]

Good video. Thank you. Not a big fan of excessive bread on a burger/sandwich. Thin white browned in garlic butter works for me.

[@Lamond27]

First of all thank you, this video deserves an Oscar for being the most informative!!!! One question, How long do you wait to let crust form on the other side?!! Thanks in advance for any response..

[@saucerman90]

Thanks. I really enjoy y'all's videos. Very conversational and fun. Keep up the great work!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Appreciate that...

[@dylanthomas12321]

What fun! And so instructive. I learned a lot! 😊

[@spenceranderson132]

I am just getting started with my new built in Blackstone grill and have learned a lot from Y'all today. Thank you very much and am looking forward to cooking my first smash burgers!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey Congratulations....thanks for the support

[@TheGreekPoet]

Some nice tips. Thanks. I'll add a little twist to your white bread burger. When I was 17 I worked at a restaurant that had a "patty melt" burger on their menu. Basically, after the patties were done, they'd stack them on the slice of bread right on the griddle, then cap with the other slice, and put them back on hot spot in some grease and cook both sides to get a nice crispiness to the sliced bread. And personally, I like to add raw, diced onions before capping with the second bread slice. May need to slightly undercook the patties so they don't overcook in between the bread. But if you're on that hot grease, the bread should toast-up pretty quick. Key is the get the bread basically frying in the hot grease to a more even, crispy golden color with the edges coming out a bit darker brown. They are AMAZING burgers. And really don't need any sauce on them.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Sounds really good...we have a few patty melts as well...great trick with the bread

[@TheGreekPoet]

@@TheFlatTopKing Thanks, dude from Kelowna, Canada. I'll dig into more of your videos. Cheers!

[@MsKey-jq6mf]

Thank you for this video starting my very first smash burger food truck! You just gave me a boost of confidence!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

That is awesome! Good Luck

[@TomSmith-DeadinVT]

you two are wicked entertaining....subscribed. entertaining, yes....that's what grabbed me, but you're also upping my Griddle Game. Well done

[@sgtNACHO]

Great video! Will keep these tips in mind. Yall were REALLY liking that burger at the end hahahha

[@clouphon3019]

I cooked the best burger of my life tonight on my Weber Go Anywhere with a smash plate, and its all thanks to your video. Thank you

[@pichalko01]

Could you tell me what kind of smash plate did you used, please? Brand, type,... Thank you

[@clouphon3019]

@@pichalko01 Was from Quetensils, but you could use any flat hot plate

[@pichalko01]

@@clouphon3019 thank you.

[@hughhall3210]

Thank you brother! Using the standard piece of white bread is awesome 👍

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Yes sir....so versatile for sure...cheers

[@shannonmatthes438]

This was great! I watched it a couple times before attempting them, and my smash burgers came out AMAZING! Hubby and kids don't want them any other way now. My only problem is that I need to get a step stool so that I can get better leverage while smashing instead of standing on my tiptoes! 😂

[@davidmorson6982]

Made smash burgers for Super Bowl party, made some of these mistakes, but everyone loved them. Great video!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Great to hear David....

[@jackyhallmark3094]

My first ones turned out pretty good. I ate at Sids Diner in El Reno, Oklahoma about 2 or 3 times a week for 4 or 5 months. I payed attention.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Awesome...cheers

[@W638MK01]

Thanks for your help.. I’m just a beginner willing to learn

[@TheFlatTopKing]

anytime

[@southernstacker7315]

I have a cast iron griddle for my gas grill. Love the channel. Thanks for the info.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Awesome....I actually just reviewed a Weber gas grill and griddle insert...very very pleased

[@debbiepierre3591]

You all are the best! I cannot wait to try this again, I did but didn't get that crust.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thank you....good thing is when you practice this you get to eat it..ahahahha just takes around 425 to 450 ish....then 3 oz balls....then press and hold for 10 ish sec....then wait till its about 75 percent cooked through...flip and go...

[@sheilahaddix6350]

Thank you so much. Love your teaching videos. Just learning.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

You are so welcome!

[@rekeje5618]

The absolute BEST griddle channel on KZbin....period!!@😊

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Really appreciate that....cheers

[@haughteyify]

Great video , cheers from the UK!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

cheers from across the pond

[@Jasonk7479]

The griddle scraper works great for getting the burgers off for me.