Smash Burgers not enough "crust"

[DoofusOfTheDay]

I made smash burgers and was hoping for more of a "crust" on each side. I put griddle on grill, heated to 450. I used some canola oil on the griddle, and cooked. The burgers were good just not much of a sear/crust. I wonder if I used too much oil to oil the griddle, or maybe should use different oil?

 

[PriceMP5]

did you let everything heat up for an appropriate amount of time? Griddles and cast irons can take some time to get up to desired temperatures some times.

 

[DoofusOfTheDay]

did you let everything heat up for an appropriate amount of time? Griddles and cast irons can take some time to get up to desired temperatures some times.

I threw the griddle on before I turned on the grill. So I think the griddle was sufficiently hot?

 

[Slimpicker]

I made smash burgers and was hoping for more of a "crust" on each side. I put griddle on grill, heated to 450. I used some canola oil on the griddle, and cooked. The burgers were good just not much of a sear/crust. I wonder if I used too much oil to oil the griddle, or maybe should use different oil?

Only SteaknShake can do what SteaknShake do...

 

[DoofusOfTheDay]

Only SteaknShake can do what SteaknShake do...

I just renamed my grill “TheSteaknShakedragon” so that should fix everything and will give it another go.

 

[traeger860]

450 and canola should be fine. Was the oil smoking when you put the burgers on? It usually starts smoking at around 400. Brushing the burgers with a little extra oil might help too.

 

[PriceMP5]

I threw the griddle on before I turned on the grill. So I think the griddle was sufficiently hot?

I would let the griddle heat up for 10 ish minutes once the grill is up to temperature at 450. just Because the grill achieved 450 doesn’t mean the griddle did in that heating time. Also the grills name change should help lol

 

[JamesB]

I would let the griddle heat up for 10 ish minutes once the grill is up to temperature at 450.

I agree, and if it’s one of those heavy cast iron griddles, 10 minutes is probably not enough. Cast iron heats slowly and uneven. I would probably let it heat for a minimum of 30 minutes after the grill comes to temp. Even my aluminum GrillGrates take around 15 minutes to heat evenly (verified with an IR gun). Also, when you flip your burgers, flip them to a different spot on the griddle.

 

[DoofusOfTheDay]

Okay sounds like I didn’t heat up the griddle sufficiently. I was actually anticipating some real sizzle and splattering when I put burgers on but didn’t get much so think that also confirms wasn’t heated up. Thanks all!

 

[Murphy's Law]

Okay sounds like I didn’t heat up the griddle sufficiently. I was actually anticipating some real sizzle and splattering when I put burgers on but didn’t get much so think that also confirms wasn’t heated up. Thanks all!

Sounds to me like you need to have more burgers this week. Practice makes perfect!

 

[Timmy]

I just fire up my Blackstone,

No problem!

 

[ExUnifliter]

Aside from proper griddle temp, I get great smash burger crusting using single big-grind, barely-handled 80/20. Lotsa nooks and crannies begging to be crustified.

 

[JamesB]

I just fire up my Blackstone, View attachment 6196
No problem!

I might have to get one of those. How hard is it to clean? Where does the grease drain?

 

[Timmy]

I might have to get one of those. How hard is it to clean? Where does the grease drain?

You season the cooking surface , so clean up is like cast iron. There is a drain hole in the back that empties into a tray with a disposable

aluminum/ tin liner.

 

[Tim K]

I just fire up my Blackstone, View attachment 6196
No problem!

Same here..... Smash burgers have become a favorite at out house!