Grill & Griddle Presses
Griddle presses enhance range or griddle cooking by enabling users to press meat, vegetables, or other items flat on a grill, speeding up the cooking process and evenly searing items.
Top Uses for Grill Presses
Also known as steak weights, grill presses are common in steak houses because they help chefs achieve perfectly even sears. Placing the steak weight on top of the cut during cooking creates more contact between the meat and the cooking surface. They're also useful for keeping food like bacon flat while it cooks.
A cast iron burger press is specifically designed for smash burgers. Rather than resting the weight on the burger throughout cooking, users push down on each patty once. This equipment also helps expedite the cooking of non-meat items, like smashed potatoes or sliced zucchini.
What Are Grill Presses Made Of?
Most grill presses are made of solid cast iron, stainless steel, or aluminum. Some brands feature wooden or silicone handles, which lets operators use them without heat-resistant gloves.