Smash Burger Press

Exactly what I ordered though I should have measured first as it's slightly bigger than my cast iron fry pan. No worries because it's great for the griddle. It's a good weight so it does its job as it should. It looks the part too, kinda rustic. To cap it all off the vendor got back to me to make sure everything was good. Nice touch that.

The worst ever: used 1 time, washed -> rust. Unbelievably bad.

There is a review on this complaining that it rusted after the first use. This is cast iron so yes it will rust if not properly seasoned and oiled, wash it once and then rinse it. Then heat it up to a very high heat and oil it! It never needs to be washed again just re-oiled. I have used mine for steaks and burgers and it is superb!

Funziona bene

I’m very happy with this grill press, the quality is excellent, and it works really well. For those concerned about rust: yes, it’s cast iron, and like any cast iron product, it will rust if not properly cared for. The key is to keep it completely dry after cleaning. Here’s how I take care of mine: After each use, I give it a thorough scrub and rinse with hot water (no detergent), then immediately dry it with a tea towel. To make sure all moisture is gone, I place it on a low gas flame or in a warm oven for a few minutes. Once it’s completely dry and cooled down, I store it with my other cookware. I don’t bother with oils or sprays, just keeping it dry and away from moisture does the trick. One thing to note: check the size before buying to make sure it fits your pans. I made the mistake of not measuring first, and it turned out to be too large for my cast iron skillets. So I can only use it on the BBQ at the moment, but I’ll definitely be getting a smaller one too, because these presses are fantastic.