Do you eat smash burgers?

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PeorgieT75@reddit

If I make burgers at home, I make smash burgers.

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SignificantApricot69@reddit

Yeah but before it was trendy this was just a type of burger some places had. It wasn’t some weird marketing thing.

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PineappleFit317@reddit

It was one of the OG methods for making burgers. Just grab a chunk of ground beef and smash it on a flattop grill.

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I mean... I eat burgers. Smash burger vs. "normal"? Let's just say I never could figure out why "smash" burgers were trendy. Um... It's a burger. Yes, burgers are good, but there's nothing about a smash burger that makes it any better than other burgers.

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Rashaen@reddit

Not really, no. They're yet another food fad that's blown way out of proportion.

They exist, some people like them, nobody else gives a shit.

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TehLoneWanderer101@reddit

I like my burgers like Sir Mix-A-Lot likes his butts: thick and juicy.

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MakeStupidHurtAgain@reddit

You other brothers can’t deny That when a server comes by With a fluffy bun And a fatty patty, hun, She gets TIPPED.

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MakeStupidHurtAgain@reddit

I guess? I prefer a thicker burger. Some of these smash burger places are charging $12 for what’s basically 2 ounces of burger chicharrón.

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New-Grapefruit1737@reddit

no.

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green_goblins_O-face@reddit

yes, and i make them at home as well. its easy to do and my kids love it

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famousanonamos@reddit

If that's the available burger, I'm eating it. I actually do like the thinner patty as long as the bun isn't too thick/dense.

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wrigh516@reddit

I'm making some at home tomorrow.

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Trick_Photograph9758@reddit

I feel like it's an over-rated gimmick to sell less meat for the same price.

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BankOk9472@reddit

Its not my favorite but I woukdnt turn one down. I prefer a classic thick burger

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adamrac51395@reddit

Nope. Don't understand the allure. I like my burgers thick.

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CODMAN627@reddit

Yes

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PlayingDoomOnAGPS@reddit

Only every chance I get.

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Ziggyork@reddit

Had one earlier this week! It was delicious

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GreenBeanTM@reddit

I haven’t but I would

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HorrorAlarming1163@reddit

Yes, sonic has a great smash burger rn

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OK_Stop_Already@reddit

Yeah i've had them. I prefer regular burgers.

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linkxrust@reddit

Yes? Why wouldnt I? Do you?

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SkyPork@reddit

No! I've never had one! Once I finally learned what they are and what the appeal might be, I really wanted to try one. But I haven't yet. I should document it when I finally do. But I gotta find the ultimate smashburger.

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Responsible_Side8131@reddit

Yes. When I want a burger l, I’m not that concerned about how thick it is.

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pack_merrr@reddit

If I'm cooking burgers and I have the means, it's gonna be a smash burger 100% of the time. Sometimes that's not possible if you're cooking on an open grill or don't have a good utensil to flatten it with, but if you do that's very much the "right" way for me at least.

I've had way too many domed-up burgers that were nearly an inch thick and usually under seasoned. It just doesn't work as a burger, I don't need it to be pink , wet, getting the bun all soggy.. I'll save all that for when I have steak.

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ShelbiStone@reddit

Yes, they're good.

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earmares@reddit

Yes. Just made them a few nights ago for dinner with caramelized onions.

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Adorable_Dust3799@reddit

Not normally. Right now my favorite junk food place has a deal with 2 smash sliders, 2 tacos, curly fries, a drink and a minimal chance to win a small prize, so my carpool buddy and i am sharing way too many of these.

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pianodude01@reddit

Yup. I prefer them actually, or we'll any burger with a thinner patty.

I like my burgers wider than they are tall

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Defiant_Finger4011@reddit

No one wants a meatball burger. Well maybe some do…

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Deep-Hovercraft6716@reddit

I mean, yes, I do want a meatball sandwich... Lol

But that is different from a burger.

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crazyv93@reddit

I mean there’s a time and a place for a good bar burger, that’s just not nearly as often as a smash

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Deep-Hovercraft6716@reddit

They're just burgers. It's not really notable

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YOUTUBEFREEKYOYO@reddit

Ive made them from scratch with beef from a cow ive personally slaughtered. Its delicious.

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RockItGuyDC@reddit

Sometimes. I also ear other things.

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ImpressNo3129@reddit

Aren't you American? This seems an odd question to ask an American, when its one of, if not the most popular type of burger here. It's like an American asking another American if they know what biscuits and gravy is.

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Hoosier_Jedi@reddit (OP)

Excuse me for rarely hearing the term smash burger growing up. 😑

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Gaming_with_batman@reddit

No. I like my beef tall.

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whereisurbackbone@reddit

Not usually what I go for when I want a burger but they’re fine. I had one that was kinda crispy/crunchy around the edges and didn’t rly love that.

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Quirky_Commission_56@reddit

I make smash burgers at home on a cast iron skillet and glaze them with melted butter and chopped garlic and freshly cracked black pepper.

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Zillajami-Fnaffan2@reddit

No because idk where to get them

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DifferentWindow1436@reddit

I find the marketing of it annoying - so no. I'll just make a burger and do it however I like. I don't need special names.

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st3class@reddit

Yes, I ate one last night

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Justicedrummer@reddit

I make them at home.

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10leej@reddit

If the joints recommended and it turns out to be good. Then yes.

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Smorgas-board@reddit

Yes

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OldRaj@reddit

Especially the Oklahoma onion type.

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pudding7@reddit

What is that?

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Zarathos8080@reddit

The onion burger. Developed during the depression to make your meat supply last longer. You use half meat, half onions, smash them together.

https://sidsdinerok.com/

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11twofour@reddit

Sounds kind of like white castle

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Saltpork545@reddit

It's not at all like White Castle.

White Castle uses the steam coming off onions to cook the beef and steam the bun, which is why WC sliders don't really have caramelization and char to them.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tHHnrxTQjMQ

This is an example of the fried onion burger being made by a food historian named George Motz.

It is absolutely seared, as are basically all smash burgers, and the onions also sear and caramelize.

About the only thing they have in common is that the bun is steamed on top and gets a good smattering of the beef and onion grease. This is also part of why WC sliders feel more greasy than the average burger.

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pudding7@reddit

Oh my.

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OldRaj@reddit

Smash burger loaded with caramelized onions.

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Saltpork545@reddit

Yes, but it's rarely my favorite unless it's the Oklahoma onion burger or a goober burger(smashburger with peanut butter and pickles from Missouri).

I appreciate other styles of burger more typically, but I'm also a food nerd.

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xRVAx@reddit

I heard about them like 2 years ago and they are just another good recipe for cheeseburgers that doesn't get too fancy (e.g. kojak burger has an egg on it, McDonald's claiming Big Arch as a new innovation>> Big Mac)

IMHO cheeseburgers are like jeans or cargo shorts... You can try to make them "stylish" but fundamentally they are great even without all the hype and the bells and whistles. Even a basic version is probably fine.

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ByWillAlone@reddit

Yeah. I make them about once a month. And on the odd occasion I'm going out for a burger I prefer a smash burger if it's an option.

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Norwester77@reddit

I’d like to, but they’re usually made with American “cheese,” which I don’t care for.

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justlikeinmydreams@reddit

The place we go has $3 smash burgers and the best onion rings ever. $5 for both. A delicious deal

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No_Importance_750@reddit

Funny you ask cause I’m actually having smash burgers tonight!

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2PlasticLobsters@reddit

No, I'm not partial to thin patties in general. And I don't like "crispy" meat.

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emmasdad01@reddit

Yes.

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ITrCool@reddit

Agreed. My BiL makes an AMAZING smash burger on his pellet grill. He’s a master grill chef.

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Aprils-Fool@reddit

Exactly.

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ascaffo@reddit

My thoughts as well.

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GeneseeJunior@reddit

I can't remember the last time I had any kind of meat burger, but I wouldn't be opposed to this method of making one.

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SphericalCrawfish@reddit

"Alternative names Smashburger Smashed burger Type Hamburger Course Main Place of origin United States Associated cuisine American"

Are you dumb?

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Henry_Fleischer@reddit

Sometimes. The problem is that my mom is better at making normal burgers, and hers are better than what restaurants make.

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spartangibbles@reddit

I like them but I personally prefer my burgers to be a bit thicker. That being said a good burger is a good burger.

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houdini31@reddit

Yes-to me they are decent but not as good as classic thick juicy burgers

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royalhawk345@reddit

I preferred them to thicker burgers when I ate meat, but I haven't found a recipe I like for a vegetarian alternative. The patties just aren't as cohesive as ground beef.

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Wheatcattle@reddit

Much like Mounds and Almond Joy, sometimes I feel like a Smashburger and sometimes I don’t

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ATaxiNumber1729@reddit

Wow, I hadn’t heard that jingle since I was a kid 😳

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Emergency_Ad_1834@reddit

I prefer a smash burger by a fair margin

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ColoradoWeasel@reddit

I prefer a big fat juicy burger where the juice runs out when you bite.

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dasHeftinn@reddit

Done right, they’re fantastic. Done wrong, they’re good.

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cans-of-swine@reddit

Thats the kind of food I like.

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baalroo@reddit

Sure, I love them almost as much as a "proper" thick medium rare burger.

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suzemagooey@reddit

We used to make great ones on a Blackstone griddle before we went WFPB.

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Libertas_@reddit

I’ve never had one

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Kestrel_Iolani@reddit

Thanks for the definition. I'd always wondered. And no.

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musical_dragon_cat@reddit

Sometimes. They're not common where I live but I enjoy them where they're offered

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GolemThe3rd@reddit

I've had them but they aren't overly common at restaurants

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Slight_Manufacturer6@reddit

They make a lot of smoke so need good ventilation.

I made some at home in the kitchen once and didn’t realize smoke wasn’t all going up the vent smoke alarm went off and I turned around and house was filled with smoke.

Now I only grill them outside.

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dangleicious13@reddit

Sure. It's still a burger.

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Slight_Manufacturer6@reddit

It’s not just a burger… it’s a better burger

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Slight_Manufacturer6@reddit

Yes. Just made my own smash burger recently and I am in love! I can’t get enough of.

Best burgers ever

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thats-gold-jerry@reddit

Yes.

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blipsman@reddit

Yes

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Mountain_Man_88@reddit

I won't say no to one but I think they're over hyped. I think a lot of restaurants push them as a way to reduce the amount of meat that they're using per burger.

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nowhereman136@reddit

None in my area. I've had it before and it's ok

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gucknbuck@reddit

It's just a Culver's burger we've had them for decades

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mostie2016@reddit

I prefer steak burgers which are pretty similar but I can and will devour a smash burger. Plain and dry with American cheese and bacon.

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Astronaut6735@reddit

I've never had one, but I would eat one if I had the chance.

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Sparkle_Rott@reddit

No. If you want a juicy burger, don’t smash it. It’s all crust at that point which is an easy way to get around lesser quality meat.

I suppose if you like well done, mostly crusty meat this would be an excellent choice.

I don’t understand the draw other than marketing something fast food restaurants and diners have always been doing

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TheRateBeerian@reddit

Never had a dry smash burger

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Sparkle_Rott@reddit

Probably because they up the fat in order to counteract squeezing out the meat’s natural juices that evaporate when the burger is smashed and it hits the cooking surface

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TheRateBeerian@reddit

Natural juices in meat are just water (75% water and some myoglobin proteins that have no flavor). The flavor and "juicy texture" comes from fat, so using a nice 80/20 or 75/25 high fat content meat is always ideal.

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mustang6172@reddit

That's just a cheeseburger with advertising.

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Inside-Run785@reddit

Not quite. A smash burger is actually smashed, causing it to caramelize and become a little crispy.

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patiofurnature@reddit

That sounds worse than a normal burger? I’d eat it, but I don’t understand the point.

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illegalsex@reddit

Just try one.

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patiofurnature@reddit

I will if I see one.

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Zestyclose_Holiday67@reddit

Lmao what? You’ve clearly never had a cheeseburger.

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patiofurnature@reddit

I have one every Thursday. They're juicy and delicious. The only thing crispy on them are the pickles.

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luseferr@reddit

Smash burgers are cooked by smashing the meat damn near the paper thin on a flat top grill. A regular cheese burger is going to be 1/4" thick, or more.

It's not advertising. It's a different cooking technique. George Motz has plenty of videos on smashed burgers.

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bizoticallyyours83@reddit

I don't think I have. My local burger joints are mcdonalds, in n out, carl's jr, burger king, sonic, and freddy's.

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XayahTheVastaya@reddit

No, but I would want to try it. I don't think I've ever had the opportunity to have one. I do think I've ordered a "smash burger" that ended up being very not smashed.

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infinite_five@reddit

No, I don’t like burgers or sandwiches.

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79215185-1feb-44c6@reddit

My diet is almost entirely consistent of smoothies and rice bowls.

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NorwegianSteam@reddit

/u/brownguyinnewengland is that you?

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79215185-1feb-44c6@reddit

I am unironically Irish.

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NorwegianSteam@reddit

He's a brown guy from Connecticut that lived in Boston that was seriously considering converting to Judaism before he nuked his account. I miss the old days.

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79215185-1feb-44c6@reddit

I think you're the only person who still mentions Mo-BEEL in their flair. I've changed my account enough over the years and still think his removal from the sub was unjustified.

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NorwegianSteam@reddit

Well now I am curious. You from Mass originally?

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79215185-1feb-44c6@reddit

Yes. I am just really weird.

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NorwegianSteam@reddit

I was just trying to figure out if you were /u/ikeaman or /u/sheenpsu.

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SheenPSU@reddit

RIP u/sheenpsu

I can still here him in my head, it’s like he’s still here with us 😔

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NorwegianSteam@reddit

Yeah, too much time spent in the Anchor leads to permanent brain damage.

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GhostOfJamesStrang@reddit

I used to have mobeeeeel flair.

I also miss BrownGuyInNewEngland.

And IkeaMan

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NorwegianSteam@reddit

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Md693@reddit

Yep

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maxman1313@reddit

I eat lots of things.

Smash burgers are something I eat sometimes.

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BatGlittering7781@reddit

That’s how I have been making them on the grill.

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snyderman3000@reddit

On the grill? Do they not squish right through the grates when you smash them?

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BatGlittering7781@reddit

I start them on a cast iron griddle and then flip them on to the grill.

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Meilingcrusader@reddit

Yes most days that is my lunch

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WestBrink@reddit

They're my preferred burger style

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OneNerdyLesbian@reddit

I'm not a big hamburger person because I'm not a big beef (or meat more generally) person, so I prefer smash burgers if I have to eat a burger.

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Dorkinfo@reddit

Who is forcing you to eat a burger?

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OneNerdyLesbian@reddit

Forcing me? No one, but if I'm at a cookout, hamburgers and hotdogs may be the only options.

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Dorkinfo@reddit

So you don’t have to eat a burger.

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OneNerdyLesbian@reddit

I don't know why you're making a big deal out of this? I said I'm not a big hamburger person, but I'm not gagging through eating one. If it's the easiest option, then it's whatever.

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Dorkinfo@reddit

Asking questions is making a big deal? I literally couldn’t think of a situation where you’d have to eat a burger. Those are your words. Have to.

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Icy_Consideration409@reddit

That McDonald’s CEO looks unthreatening.

But wait until he knocks on your door at 2am with a taser, and some “product”.

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rojoshow13@reddit

Yeah, I actually prefer a thin hamburger patty over a thick ⅓lb patty or more.

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standardtissue@reddit

Sure. I don't eat burgers as much as I used to for nutritional reasons, but I've always loved a variety of burgers. There's the giant super thick ones that are fantastic, there's the smashed ones that are fantastic. As long as it's good quality beef, and there's some good maillard reaction I'll be happy. Add in some great quality cheese and some fresh sliced onion, tomato, lettuce and mayo and then I'm super happy.

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iowaman79@reddit

I had a smash burger in a small town (population 347) bar and grill a couple weeks ago and it was one of the best burgers I have tasted in my life.

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HardyMenace@reddit

Oh man, there are all the restaurants serving smash burgers in America. dO amErICanS eAT SMasH bUrgErS?

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Hoosier_Jedi@reddit (OP)

Are you having an aneurysm?

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HardyMenace@reddit

No, I'm mocking your pointless question.

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ZhaneTaylor@reddit

I will, but if there's too much extra crispy edge I don't like it. Meat should not be crunchy.

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smurfe@reddit

Where I grew up, these were just a regular burger in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

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_handlemewithcare_@reddit

Right? A burger without special marketing. My Gran made great ones.

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Curmudgy@reddit

Never, but then it's been at least 25-30 years since I've had a hamburger. I rarely eat beef, so when I do, I want beef that hasn't been ground up.

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Vyckerz@reddit

They are good for a change. I bought a flat grill for my backyard last year and made them a few times. I liked them a lot, but still like to have regular burgers most of the time

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LinuxLinus@reddit

I refuse on principle!

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bansheesho@reddit

Happily. With the melty cheese. They are delicious. So is a regular burger.

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Cheap_Coffee@reddit

Yes, McDonalds.

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Lobster70@reddit

Genuine smash burgers are literally smashed so the edges are thin and become caramelized. I don't think McDonald's is doing that.

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Cheap_Coffee@reddit

Smash burgers are just burgers that have had the life squished out of them. They are indistinguishable from McDonald's crap.

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Lobster70@reddit

You clearly have not had a good smash burger.

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Cheap_Coffee@reddit

That is a true statement. Of course, one could ask if one could ever have a "good" smashburger.

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therealdrewder@reddit

I've only ever seen them in airports

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themanwithnothumbs@reddit

Cook em, eat em, put em boxes and save em for later.

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brian11e3@reddit

I've eaten Steak'n'Shake for 40 years. So yes.

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espr-the-vr-lib@reddit

Yes . Meat , bun , cheese yum

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FalloutRip@reddit

I’ve had them. I prefer a regular burger, honestly.

I understand the why behind it, but I don’t think it really adds much to the experience or flavor. A reasonably portioned/ sized patty cooked medium/ medium rare is my preference.

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sluttypidge@reddit

The local lunch joint was making smash burgers before they were called smash burgers.

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Dgp68824402@reddit

Overrated

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AppropriateDark5189@reddit

Yes. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a burger and it's the only option. However, I prefer thicker burgers.

I understand why restaurants have gone the direction of the smashburger. Less meat, cooks faster so it's more efficient in the kitchen and higher profit margin.

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BecauseImBatmanFilms@reddit

I have but the only specific Smashburger restaurant near me is in the airport, so I don't have it very often. There are other burger joints that make similar burgers though that I have eaten before.

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3mptyspaces@reddit

Sometimes