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We got sick of trying to use a plastic spatular to press our meat & burger patties down. So we made this. The Press, heavy Cast Iron finished with a paduak handle just like our knives.
The Press is cast iron, so it holds heat. Put it down on a patty and the surface keeps cooking instead of cooling off, and that's the difference between getting a proper crust and a grey edge. The weight does the work, so you press once and leave it alone rather than wrestling it.
It's raw iron, not coated, so it asks the same of you as our knives do. Wash it, then put it straight back over the flame for a minute to dry it out properly. A wipe of oil before it goes away. Do that and it darkens and seasons as you cook on it, and it only gets better. Leave it wet and it'll rust, though even that isn't fatal: scrub it back with saltwater, heat it, oil it, and it's as good as it was.
Diameter:
160mm
Total Height:
65mm
Weight:
900grams
Material:
Cast Iron
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Care Instructions
After each use: wash it, then put it straight back over the stovetop flame for a minute. That evaporates every bit of moisture, which is what stops rust before it starts.
Before it goes away: a thin, even wipe of oil over the whole surface. Olive oil is fine, same as you’d do with the knives.
If rust does appear: scrub it off with a brush and saltwater, heat the press over a flame, then re-oil it. That rebuilds the layer and it’s back to normal.
Material Details
Cast iron with a Padauk Handle
About Each Press
Cast Iron Press
Cast iron holds heat instead of stealing it. A thin steel press cools the patty the second it lands, which is how you end up steaming the meat rather than searing it. 900 grams of raw iron does the opposite, and the weight means you press once and leave it rather than leaning on it with both hands.
A Flat Face
The base is flat right across its 160mm, so the patty spreads evenly instead of squeezing out the sides and leaving a thick middle. Even thickness means it cooks at the same rate from edge to edge, and you get crust across the whole surface rather than just around the rim.
Stunning Padauk Handle
Wood doesn’t carry heat the way iron does, so the handle stays cool enough to hold while the base is sitting in a hot pan. It’s the same padauk as the knife handles, shaped so it fills your palm properly when you’re putting weight behind it.
Common Questions
What is cast iron and why use it for a press?
It holds heat instead of stealing it. A thin steel press cools the patty the second it lands, and that’s how you end up steaming the meat rather than searing it. Cast iron does the opposite. At 900 grams the weight does the pressing too, so you put it down once and leave it.
Does it need seasoning before I use it?
It’s raw iron, not coated, so give it a wipe of oil before the first use. From then on it seasons itself as you cook, darkening and getting slicker the more you use it.
Will it rust?
It will if you leave it wet, same as our knives. Wash it, put it straight back over the flame for a minute to dry it properly, and wipe a little oil on before it goes away. If rust does appear it isn’t fatal: scrub it off with a brush and saltwater, heat the press, re-oil it, and it’s back to normal.
How do I care for it?
Wash after each use, dry it over the stovetop flame rather than with a towel, and oil it before storage. That’s it. No dishwasher.
Can I use it on a non-stick pan?
We wouldn’t. It’s 900 grams of raw iron and it’ll mark a non-stick coating. Use it in cast iron, carbon steel, stainless or on a barbecue plate.
Will it fit my pan?
The face is 160mm across, so it sits comfortably inside most frying pans and on any flat barbecue plate.
Is it only for burgers?
That’s what it’s built for, but it’s just as good on bacon that curls, halloumi, toasted sandwiches and anything else you want flat and crisped rather than wrinkled.
What type of wood is the handle?
Padauk, the same hardwood as our knife handles. Dense, tight-grained, and it holds up to heat and moisture.
How Does Your 2 Year Warranty Work?
Our 2-year warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. It excludes rust or damage from neglect. Claims are inspected case-by-case, and replacements are issued if the product is genuinely faulty.
How Does Your 7 day Risk Free Trial Work?
Any press you buy, you can try for 7 days. If it’s not for you, return it (in original condition and packaging) at your cost for a full refund. Online orders only. Read The conditions here
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