We overthink the perfect Smash Burger in this video, showing you what we believe the ultimate smashburger recipe truly is. Buckle up, because we test it all!

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0:00
0:59 What is a Smash Burger
1:27 What is the Best Beef to Fat Ratio?
3:54 Pack Firm or Loose
4:57 Is Cold or Room Temperature Better?
5:52 How Many Ounces Per Patty?
7:06 What is the Best Type of Griddle for Smash Burgers?
8:03 What is the Best Temperature For The Griddle?
9:04 Butter, Oil or Nothing to get the Best Sear?
10:24 Best Tool for Smash Burgers
11:58 How Flat Should We Smash
12:54 What is the Best Smash Burger Seasoning?
14:35 When is the Best Time to apply Seasoning?
15:53 How many times do you flip a smash burger?
16:12 How long should a smash burger cook on the first side?
16:58 How long should a smash burger cook on the second side?
17:18 What is the Best Tool to flip Smash Burgers with?
18:48 What is the Best Cheese for a Smash Burger?
19:34 What is the Best Bun for Smash Burgers?
20:21 How do I make the patty the right size for the bun?
20:45 Thermoworks Signals Giveaway
21:15 Can a smash burger be made with pink in the middle?
22:08 The Perfect Smash Burger Recipe