Burger Press & Hamburger Press
A hamburger press makes it simple to create uniformly shaped hamburger patties quickly by pressing raw meat between two metal plates. Hamburger presses are available in multiple sizes so you can find the right size for the burgers you want to produce. Four, five, and six inches are common diameters for hamburger presses, but keep in mind that patties will shrink as they cook.
Common Questions About Hamburger Presses
How much meat is required to use a hamburger press?
The amount of meat you need will vary by hamburger press. While the presses are most often available in 4-, 5-, and 6-inch diameters, the patty thicknesses can vary and are sometimes even adjustable. On average, 4-inch presses can hold about 4 ounces of meat, 5-inch presses can hold about 8 ounces of meat, and a 6-inch press can hold as much as 16 ounces of meat.
How do I prevent meat from sticking to the hamburger press plates?
Waxed paper is available to help prevent burger patties from sticking to each other as well as sticking to the bottom of the patty press. Some of the high-output presses work with round waxed paper dividers designed to fit into the lower cup of the press to prevent sticking.
How many hamburgers can a hamburger press make?
Because hamburger presses are manually operated, their output, to an extent, is determined by the operator. However, there are some models that have a large lever-like handle and a holder for the waxed paper dividers for easy access. The more ergonomic design of these units helps employees produce a greater output than smaller hamburger presses.