Top 10 Smash Burger Mistakes for Beginner Griddlers

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11 ай бұрын

Avoid these mistakes when making Smash Burgers! Learn from my happy accidents and make amazing smash burgers.
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@JohnnyBrunet 14 күн бұрын

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@mrmoe967 2 ай бұрын

Straight forward, to the point, no gratuitous mini videos, no crazy camera angles, just cooking! Which is what I watch for. If I want comedy, I'll watch the 3 stooges

@JohnnyBrunet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@mozberg2191 2 ай бұрын

Right? Great video

@tkldr 28 күн бұрын

But he’s hilarious!

@tufluxed3293 7 ай бұрын

Love how down to earth you are. Feels like I’m listening to a neighbour giving some good advice.

@JohnnyBrunet 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! That's the cude I'm going for. I really appreciate you watching.

@mikedefalco7791 11 ай бұрын

I have done the In-N-Out burgers on my flattop. You spice, add mustard and then flip. Double double animal style is the best! Great video Johnny, thank you!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

That sounds good Mike.

Ай бұрын

These little tidbits of information learned over time and through trial and error are a shortcut for us. Thanks, much appreciated.

@JohnnyBrunet Ай бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

@jasonjohnson8052 9 күн бұрын

Best video I’ve seen. BlackStone hire this man.

@JohnnyBrunet 9 күн бұрын

Thanks so much.

@oconnellbob 11 ай бұрын

Love it!!! You're back teaching us. Thanks for the great video.

@joelpuerto 3 ай бұрын

Or use a scale to get the correct weight

@JohnnyBrunet 3 ай бұрын

Ya scales are definitely nice. Thanks for watching.

@willfriedrich2256 11 ай бұрын

Hi Johnny, I've been watching your channel for the past couple of months while contemplating buying a griddle. I bought a Blackstone 28XL, 28" with 3 burners. After seasoning it, my first cook were smash burgers. I made them In-N-Out style. They came out so good, my wife wanted them again the next night. So far, I have made breakfast, a ribeye steak, and chicken fried rice. I'm in the beginners learning curve and I will master this new griddle. Thank you for making informative videos that are entertaining!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Hi Will thanks so much for watching my channel as you were making your decision. Congrats on the new griddle, I'm so happy to hear your wife enjoyed the smash burgers. That's too funny that she wanted you to make them again the next night lol. I've always said jokingly that the griddle will help your marraige lol. But seriously my wife loves that all the greases is now outside and not in the kitchen. I'm sure you'll master the griddle in no time. If you don't already have it I have a free griddle ebook and a newsletter that goes out every satruday with tips and tricks. Here is the link if you are interested. mailchi.mp/65f7c146d6d7/griddlebook

@pure9856 Ай бұрын

The three ounces pattys is the golden advice

@JohnnyBrunet Ай бұрын

Ya it changed my smash burger world. I always wanted more meat and then someone was like. Just double up the patties 🤦‍♂️. Can't believe I didn't think if it lol.

@John_Redcorn_ Ай бұрын

It depends on how much you smash them. I can take a 4oz patty and smash it just as thin as a 3oz patty. Itll just be a little bit bigger in diameter

@Fbarts 25 күн бұрын

2 1/2 oz.....

@leeball4 24 күн бұрын

@@Fbarts Same, I cut my pound of ground beef into 1/6's (~2.5 oz) then make doubles, I tell my guests I'm making 1/3 lb burgers then let them argue over whether a 1/3 is bigger than 1/4 😂

@fv1291 16 күн бұрын

That extra ounce is water, not meat?

@Jmoneypoprocks 2 ай бұрын

Great insight. I started making mine 3 oz and that changed everything to perfection.

@JohnnyBrunet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Ya going smaller was a game changer for me as well.

@karenreaves3650 Ай бұрын

The measuring cup is a great idea.

@MrOffshore Ай бұрын

Great tips, I’ve been making great smash burgers for 4 years now…but I am always looking for tips and tricks to try new things…appreciate you posting this!

@JohnnyBrunet Ай бұрын

You're very welcome. I appreciate you watching.

@1EyeInTheSky 10 ай бұрын

Brother - I followed your instructions and the smash burgers turned out imperfectly perfect. I made 10 burgers from 2 pounds of 80/20 and they turned out fantastic! Not a single one left. My 14 year old eating machine had 6 and left us the rest. Made potato's as well that came out really good too. I am liking this griddle cooking a lot. Consider me subbed.

@JohnnyBrunet 10 ай бұрын

That's awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing this really makes my day. 6 smash burger wow!! Even for a 14 year old that is impressive. I'm so glad that your family liked it and I appreciate you subscribing.

@ToddB1 11 ай бұрын

Great tips Johnny.

@LisaMagoulas 11 ай бұрын

Great tips Johnny. Thank you so much. Always enjoy watching your videos. And love the email with all the different sauces. Cheers.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Lisa! I'm glad you're enjoying the emails as well.

@jameshuss1828 Ай бұрын

Nice tips sir !. I will definitely try that !. Thank you so much for all you do !. We ALL APPRECIATE IT !

@JohnnyBrunet Ай бұрын

You are very welcome

@rarefunction 3 күн бұрын

great info thanks

@ActualSighs 11 ай бұрын

Your fridge light stays on after you close the door.

@marcballard6460 11 ай бұрын

Lmao

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@Hammertime054 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂👍🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@Noone-lm9mk 3 ай бұрын

What?!

@IsZomg 16 күн бұрын

wat

@ajntn7695 2 ай бұрын

Great content. Thank you

@BadBillyJack 2 ай бұрын

That was great, i'm gonna check out this video on my screen now then.

@jimrinard8375 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Johnny. I have made smash burgers many times but I have learned a few tricks after watching this.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@originaldranksta6740 11 ай бұрын

I never thought to add the burger sauce during the cook. Im trying that today! Thanks Johnny!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@djjazzyjeff1232 4 ай бұрын

That video was a pleasure to watch, great stuff.

@JohnnyBrunet 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate you watching it.

@trcass1 11 ай бұрын

great segment sir. appreciate the tips.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome, I appreciate you watching.

@user-bz3ik7ne6s 7 ай бұрын

6:30 Johnny I’m new to the griddle scene and your videos are on target! Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming.

@JohnnyBrunet 7 ай бұрын

Tha ks man I'm so glad you like them.

@Mr.Titanium1911 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video. I'll be using this guide next time I'm in the mood for smash burgers.

@JohnnyBrunet 10 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate you watching.

@paulgutzke348 11 ай бұрын

Johnny you the man. Just did 80 smash burgers for a family group this weekend. I second all your tips, it's what really makes burgers great. Another suggestion is if you are doing a large number of burgers use fresh not frozen beef. I did 60 3oz balls of fresh 80/20 and 20 balls of previously frozen beef. The fresh was much easier to work with. I will start using a salt and pepper dish fo seasoning great tip. Also a 6" stainless drywall taping knife has a great feel for flipping the burgers. Love your videos, thanks.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

That's a great suggestion about the fresh vs frozen thanks for sharing. And 80 smash burgers!!!!! You're basically opening up your own burger shop at that point lol.

@HH-wm7yi 26 күн бұрын

what difference did you notice in fresh vs frozen

@squirehaggard4749 4 ай бұрын

:39 “…it’s on sale a LOT and I’m really cheap…” I really liked the sincerity with which you said that. I subscribed.

@JohnnyBrunet 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man just trying to be honest 🤣🤣🤣. I appreciate you subbing.

@mattsrebuy9201 27 күн бұрын

We got a blackstone for my birthday Sunday I followed this video tonight to make smash burgers they came out great I appreciate your videos it’s like talking to a friend who’s teaching me how to cook on this

@JohnnyBrunet 8 күн бұрын

Awesome? Congrats on the new griddle and I'm so glad they came out well.

@DrJohn493 11 ай бұрын

All good tips for smashburgers on the griddle. But...my mom and dad would have had a fit if I'd left the fridge door open that long. I grew up in the 60s 😁. Thanks for the tips for this new griddle chef.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 you're welcome.

@powerofseven10 3 ай бұрын

Just got my griddle. I’ve been using your tips and tricks along the way. I’m looking forward to doing smash burgers with your advice

@JohnnyBrunet 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Congratulations on the new griddle and I hope the videos have been helpful.

@lisawalter3615 Ай бұрын

"Pinnch AND Gooo"...got it!😋 Great suggestions...TY!!

@JohnnyBrunet Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@cakekomo 2 ай бұрын

Rewatching this. Great rewatchability (that’s a word I swear)!

@claudiag.2055 11 ай бұрын

I bake my own buns and they're big in diameter, so 4 oz smashburger balls flatten out perfectly to fit the buns. 80/20 for the win for sure and yeah, cooked some yesterday, absolutely delicious! Thank you for the tips!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Bake your own buns that's awesome! Thanks for watching.

@dwightlightning4697 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos, keep up the good work

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dwight, I appreciate you watching.

@troy74hyo 7 ай бұрын

That transition and camera angel when you talked about putting them in the fridge was perfect lol

@JohnnyBrunet 7 ай бұрын

😁😁😁 thanks buddy.

@melaneymattson3733 11 ай бұрын

Perfect video Johnny! I've been doing a lot of it wrong. Now this is my only go-to for how to do smash burgers!! Melaney from SoCal

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Melanie!

@BiggernoksBBQ 2 ай бұрын

thx for the video. greetings from germany!

@JohnnyBrunet 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching.

@IndyGuy65 11 ай бұрын

Amen Johnny on 80/20 burger. The last time I used 70/30 was before I had a griddle and it produced so much grease I thought my kitchen would catch on fire! I never buy that now.

@fury210 11 ай бұрын

Another great video, thanks. And I’m going to try making some burger sauce tomorrow. 👍🏻

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, I hope it turns out great.

@maritaeir 9 ай бұрын

This is really helpful! Thank you for a great video on how to smash burgers to perfection. Much love from Sweden.

@JohnnyBrunet 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome man, thanks for watching all the way over in Sweden. What brand of griddle can you get there?

@maritaeir 9 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBrunet There are so many brands on the market. So there is something for everyone. Here in Sweden something called a "stekhäll" is a thing at the moment. Like a big and curved kind of flat wok made of cast iron over burners or open flame. I don't know if there is a word for it in english. But it is good for all kind of cooking, smashing burgers works very well. (I'm sorry, English isn't my first language)

@JohnnyBrunet 9 ай бұрын

@@maritaeir no need to apologize it understood everything and thank you for taking time to write a response in English. The "stekhall" sounds really cool. I'm going to look it up. Thanks for the reply and thanks again for watching. I was just curious because someone was watching in Germany and they said they couldn't get any resonably priced flat top griddles. I appreciate the feedback.

@marlowt2 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Great tips

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching brother.

@mikek9072 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are THE BEST! Thank you AGAIN!! 🔥🔥🔥

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them Mike!

@lamarr-neely-azrealtor 7 ай бұрын

Great tips! I see exactly where I have been messing up.

@JohnnyBrunet 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! I give weekly tips in my griddle newsletter. If you're interested here's a link to sign up. Thanks so much for watching. mailchi.mp/65f7c146d6d7/griddlebook

@brad_neal 11 ай бұрын

Bro... you should have a million subscribers. Love, love, love your channel!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Tha k you Brad, I really appreciate you watching. Maybe one day I'll have a bunch of subs but I'm happy with what I got now.

@Hammertime054 4 ай бұрын

Sounds bloody marvellous mate👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@JohnnyBrunet 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@yellowdrops5690 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Johnny. Your tips are 100000% accurate. I make them all the time and have perfected the technique. I might suggest you use/try MARTINS POTATO BUNS though. They're soft and perfect to top off the real deal from Shake Shack, Smash Burger, In-Out Burger etc. Give it a try. Good luck and enjoy!!!

@JohnnyBrunet 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome. And I will look for that potato bun.

@hei_zen 4 күн бұрын

3 ounces is about 85 grams, for anyone curios those patties look delicious btw 🤤 looking forward to using the tip with the burger sauce directly on the meat.

@JohnnyBrunet 4 күн бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate you watching.

@Flybyracing94 25 күн бұрын

Thank you dude 👍

@JohnnyBrunet 25 күн бұрын

Any time!

@BBQPITDOG 11 ай бұрын

Good tips Johnny B!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@skismosis 2 ай бұрын

i use 85/15 it seems to cook up with an excellent crust as well as enough juicy ness to make a perfect burger.

@scooter5940 Ай бұрын

Worked well for me, too - could not find 80/20 that day.

@padlnjones 10 ай бұрын

glad to see you didnt cheap out on the mayo! nice video, thx!

@JohnnyBrunet 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Ya I didn't cheap out this time but I've been known to get the cheap stuff every now and then.

@Givmeabrake 4 күн бұрын

Enjoy your videos thanks.

@JohnnyBrunet 4 күн бұрын

You're welcome.

@davidlockwood8136 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Johnny. Need to incorporate that trick of keeping them in refrigerator. Stay hydrated!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome David.

@danielm8536 8 ай бұрын

Good advice…..thanks

@JohnnyBrunet 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

@garyhostetler3800 11 ай бұрын

Great tip about chilling the not meatballs before cooking

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary.

@dannybarton940 11 ай бұрын

Hey Johnny! We had this bike rally down here in Kentucky over the weekend. I hosted a party for my club brothers who were in attendance (about 25) and introduced them to the smash burger on my Blackstone. I learned a lot! The bottom line is if you are feeding a bunch of people, the smash burger is the fastest and tastiest way to do it. They were a huge hit with my brothers!!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

That's awesome Danny sounds like a great time! Also 25 is a lot of burgers to crank out at once. Sounds like you were really working hard. I hope you stayed hydrated my friend.

@charleswunder4205 11 ай бұрын

Excellent beer choice

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Tha ks Charles.

@Sunnyday069 9 ай бұрын

You have to order fried mustard at In-N-Out. Traditionally comes with pickles too without asking. Previous INO cook here. “Ah, taking you back to your INO days” when I asked for my BS. Got it up and running last week, used it almost everyday and I’m doing these tonight! I appreciate your tips!

@JohnnyBrunet 9 ай бұрын

Awesome man! Thanks for all the tips from someone who knows. Congratulations on the new griddle. I got mine for the exact same reason. I worked at Bob Evans and wanted to bring back memories without actually working a full shift ont the line lol. I appreciate you watching buddy.

@michaeltidwell5135 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@JohnnyBrunet 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Michael. Thank you so much for the super thanks. I really appreciate it man.

@BrianLeposki 11 ай бұрын

Best griddle channel on YT

@JohnnyBrunet 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Brian, I really appreciate that.

@thefirmamentalist9922 3 ай бұрын

Definitely

@jakobschaarup8058 5 күн бұрын

Good tips and greeaaat company👍

@duffdastuff8071 6 ай бұрын

Helpful thanks

@JohnnyBrunet 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it.

@imnitguy 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos Johnny. Wish you lived next door, I'd get the beer (and would be happy to taste test!)

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Tha ks man, I wish you were close too I'll always exchange food for beer lol.

@SaulRights 2 ай бұрын

Damn dude, almost 100k subscribers! Nice job

@JohnnyBrunet 2 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Ya I'm very lucky, can't believe I'm almost there.

@richardschneider9098 5 ай бұрын

Everybody else can go home, these are the best tips out there.

@JohnnyBrunet 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard I appreciate it buddy.

@goldenwolf9583 4 ай бұрын

Great video 👍

@JohnnyBrunet 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@daleley7645 11 ай бұрын

Great tips! Did them tonight, had big honkin sourdough buns (on sale) so I had to make the burgers bigger.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Mmmm sourdough!!

@Lyckosam Ай бұрын

Bra Tips, för en Nybörjare som mej😉 Har Aldrig gjort dem Själv Än. Men jag måste våga prova nu 🤗👍🇸🇪

@NotFamousReal Ай бұрын

Great tips. I've tried a few times on the Blackstone and they just haven't been right. Hoping to fix that and make them amazing this Summer!

@JohnnyBrunet Ай бұрын

Thanks, I hope this helps you out next time too.

@katiec.102 13 күн бұрын

My first smashburgers were a success! Two happy accidents: I made them a little too big and tried to make all 12 at once, which made using my bacon press a problem. Oh, and they cooked so fast that I forgot to add the salt and pepper. I got nothing but compliments. Looking forward to upping my smashburger game.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 күн бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that Katie!!! I've forgot the salt and pepoer numerous times as well because they cook so fast lol. I'm sure the more you do them the better you will get and pretty soon your family will be asking for them every week!

@dozer101308 11 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos. We use grass fed beef from a local farmer and its usually 90/10. I throw a stick of butter down and cook my smash burgers in that. Makes a mess, but they don't dry out. If I get ground beef at K-Roger, I go with the 80/20 and far less butter. I'm going to try adding the sauce during the cook.

@crungefactory 2 ай бұрын

Butter burns at 350 degrees...

@unknowncomic4107 29 күн бұрын

If anyone new is trying this and you have difficulty with the spatula sticking to the meat and pulling it up, then there are two things going on. 1) the grill top is not hot enough and the Maillard process is not kicking in, 2) put the flat side of the spatula on the grill for a few seconds and heat it up.

@seanderrig4022 11 ай бұрын

I did turkey smash burgers last week! They were great!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

I've never tried those, I'll have to do that some time.

@brettamerritt 11 ай бұрын

Great video, made me want burgers tonight. You gotta try smashing the burger ahead of time in a tortilla press. Perfectly flat and plenty of time to season them.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Ya give that a try. Ive always wanted a tortilla press, this will give me a reason to get one.

@A_B_C_D_E_F_G_H_I 5 ай бұрын

4 ounces, 3 ounces, 1 pound, 3/4 cup etc etc. Just use grams and a kitchen scale guys, its way more consistent

@denmorin 2 ай бұрын

Grams are more accurate you're right. But it doesn't matter if you're aiming to flatten out the ball, no matter how big it is.. It will cook the same ;)

@A_B_C_D_E_F_G_H_I 2 ай бұрын

@@denmorin Understandable, but we (europe and other places in the world) never use cups or ounces, we dont have the tools to measure those aswell

@thegolfcartshop Ай бұрын

google can do the conversions for you mate. I figured griddles would be illegal over there 😂

@markchavez2776 Ай бұрын

I agree. We tried to go Metric in the 70’s.. realized that it was ridiculous to change.. Metric Sucks !!

@markchavez2776 Ай бұрын

I agree. We tried to go Metric in the 70’s.. realized that it was ridiculous to change.. Metric Sucks !!

@ragnarok5056 23 күн бұрын

Cool video - love it 🍔

@JohnnyBrunet 19 күн бұрын

Thank you 😋

@rtaylor61 11 ай бұрын

A good sear, Lawry's Lemon Pepper, American Cheese and the right bread to patty ratio. Grill the onions, toast the bun to get that brown outer edge. Makes an amazing burger.

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

That sounds amazing.

@joe62845 Ай бұрын

ooo I like the 1/3 measuring cup idea. I made smash burgers for the first time and the sizes were all over the place lol. I also messed up with cook order. I toasted the buns last lol. I did cook my onions first though.

@JohnnyBrunet Ай бұрын

Ya definitely try the measuring cup, it works well for me.

@foehammer8659 8 ай бұрын

good upgrade on beers from older videos... ;)

@yaverkhan7563 5 ай бұрын

Very nice & polite person❤🤲🤗

@JohnnyBrunet 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much.

@kevingately6920 10 күн бұрын

I use 80/10, and mix Crisco in the meat! Perfect crust every time!

@DoritosResidue 2 ай бұрын

I use a a wide spatula with the burger press on top and twist . I use a piece of foil so it doest stick and works great. I agree with the temp 500 or more

@JohnnyBrunet 2 ай бұрын

That's a good technique. I'll give it a try with the foil.

@kevinl3235 4 ай бұрын

Actually useful tips! Thanks! 😋

@JohnnyBrunet 4 ай бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you liked them. Hopefully they help next time you make some smash burgers.

@kevinl3235 4 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBrunet 🍔 :)

@kevinl3235 4 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBrunet Tonight was the night, turned out great! First time I felt like I made a proper burger that tasted good! Beginners luck? Or great tutorial video! I'm toying with the idea of smashing the pattys on wax paper beforehand and leaving them on a serving tray in the fridge until cook time. I may also pre butter the top side of the pattys as well, which will be hitting the surface first. For my burger press, I coated it with some non stick cooking spray to avoid any sticking issues. Thanks again!

@JohnnyBrunet 4 ай бұрын

@@kevinl3235 awesome man! I'm so glad it worked out well for you. That's a good idea about pre smashing them and doing the butter. I might give that a try myself.

@kevinl3235 4 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBrunet Thanks again! Cheers to many years of delicious smash burgers!

@yertelt5570 Ай бұрын

Wish I had watched this about an hour earlier, my first attempt at smash burgers as well as my first cook ever on a griddle probably would have gone a little better, lol. Patties were probably close to 4 1/2 oz instead of 3. I got nervous about overcooking and didn't let the burgers release on their own. Left any crust they may have developed stuck on the griddle. Thought I was going to wind up with a bunch of loose hamburg but I managed to get them off relatively intact. Still tasty though, dill sandwich starker pickles and mustard on the bottom bun, cheese, ketchup and pickled red onions on top. Toasted the buns with Kewpie mayo instead of butter.

@scooter5940 Ай бұрын

Teenage sons were bugging me to make these so I watched this video and cooked for 7. I used a press and parchment, and I probably could have pressed a few of them a little thinner, but……they were excellent even on the first try! Truth be told, I got so excited I forgot to season them (so they will be even better next time) although bacon and the cheese added a little salt. Could not find 80/20 that particular day at Costco, so made some balls with 85/15 and some with Wagyu. Your tips were great, especially the ball size and the high temps on the griddle. Thanks!

@JohnnyBrunet Ай бұрын

Lol I've forgot to season them more than once. I'm so used to seasoning meat before I put it in a grill or griddle that the change in procedure throws me . I'm so glad these turned out well and you were able to make a great meal for your boys.

@rosshall641 11 ай бұрын

I love that old diner technology because that was the best😊😊

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Sure was Ross

@dominic1871 11 ай бұрын

Juicy truth is so good... nice choice

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Ya it was my first time drinking it and zi really liked it.

@Jumpman67 2 ай бұрын

Hamburger Helper is great.

@jmixzin 11 ай бұрын

I made smashed burgers today on my 3 in 1 cuisanart! Came Out perfecto!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

@melaneymattson3733 11 ай бұрын

Yes, you can get a mustard burger at In-n-Out. They grill it with the mustard on it, Melaney from SoCal where In-n-Out is the King!!

@JohnnyBrunet 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I thought I had seen that but wasn't sure. Thanks for confirming.

@TheFoodExperience 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the informative video Johnny! Lately I've been making the smash balls 2.5 oz and always double stack. I agree, 80/20 definitely works best. Today I plan on recreating the S'Mac & cheese smashburger with some additions. I've been letting my griddle get to about 425° and I was always wondering about temp. Today I'll try it at 500 degrees. I subbed to your channel a little while back and you definitely have a wealth of knowledge.

@JohnnyBrunet 10 ай бұрын

Hey I'm so glad you liked the video and I appreciate you watching. What's in the S'Mac & Cheese? That sounds very interesting and I think I would like to try it. Also I really appreciate you subscribing. Let me know how 500 degrees worked for you.

@TheFoodExperience 10 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBrunet It was a burger that the Smashburger restaurant had as a special from February until a month or two ago. It's basically a mac and cheese Smashburger however the Mac is also smashed. I filmed it for point of reference in case you ever want to check it out. Unfortunately on that cook I got the griddle a bit over 450 but nonetheless it came out amazing! The next morning I made a breakfast burger and let it heat up to 500 and wow what a nice sear even though the one at 450 was good The one at 500 totally rocked! Oh yeah and you're very welcome. You have some great videos!

@TheFoodExperience 10 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBrunet oh yeah and the burger that I made I also added onion rings and wanted to see if I could possibly griddle frozen onion rings from Kroger. Tell you what, worked out really well.

@JohnnyBrunet 10 ай бұрын

@@TheFoodExperience that sounds awesome! I'll definitely have to try that burger. And I've done tots n french fries but not onion rings. Do you have video on your page or is just a private video. I'd love to check it out

@JohnnyBrunet 10 ай бұрын

Nevermind I clicked through and saw it. I'll definitely give it a watch. Thanks for sharing.

@Vod-Kaknockers 11 күн бұрын

"If you're too good for Hambuger Helper, then you got the wrong channel" 😂 Well said brother!

@JohnnyBrunet 10 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@Vod-Kaknockers 10 күн бұрын

Just now made these. I added just a small dose of Worcestershire sauce in the burger. Fantastic tasting!

@user-hb3rc1mz5q 9 ай бұрын

Love that you have a fantastic Cincinnati bear

@JohnnyBrunet 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I love me some truth.

@RuthWard-uz3qf 26 күн бұрын

He had me at “if you’re too good for hamburger helper, not your channel “🤣

@JohnnyBrunet 19 күн бұрын

😁

@rb239rtr 11 ай бұрын

I had a food trailer, we did 3x 1.5 oz balls. 80/20, although I believe our butcher delivered 75/25. We would break a bevel edge spatula every second season or so. These burgers were hot, tasted so good. Simple condiments- mustard ketchup and mayonaisse. Onions and pickled jalepenos. Lawrys seasoned salt. Canadian cheese (same stuff as American cheese). Toasted bun.

@JohnnyBrunet 10 ай бұрын

That's the way to do it!! So simple and so delicious. I bet your food trailer did pretty well.

@probegt75 4 ай бұрын

Solid tips and i see you have good taste in beer. Juicy Truth is a really good hazy.

@JohnnyBrunet 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Ya I really enjoy the juicy truth in the summer time. Can't wait until the weather gets nice again and I'll have some. Right now I stick to regular truth and some stouts through the winter.

@LauraYoung-vq4gp 2 ай бұрын

Johnny,,,,Thanks so much for making my life much easier with your videos !!! I got my Blackstone last summer and still very very much in the learning mode, I have watched a lot of videos and yours are the simplest and most informative I have seen, just doing things the easy way without a bunch of un-needed info, even the tips on temps, cleaning and such are the best !! Please keep the videos coming !!

@JohnnyBrunet 2 ай бұрын

Hi Laura, I'm so glad to hear that my videos have been helpful. That's my goal to help new people learn the griddle. I hope you continue to make great meals this summer. That k you for the kind words.

@DanLimbach 2 ай бұрын

For smashing, a small-ish cast iron pan works great. Nice weight, wide bottom. Put parchment paper over the ball of meat before you smash it to prevent sticking. You will bet an even smash that is the proper thickness. If you salt the meat before you put it in the fridge it will take out some of the water on the surface, and will provide more taste to the meat. You can still season a bit while it is cooking.

@JohnnyBrunet 2 ай бұрын

Good idea with the cast iron pan. I've never salted before going in the fridge. I'm going to give that a try. Thanks.