Progressive International HPM-1 The Perfect Burger Press
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ProgressiveBrand: Progressive International
Model: HPM-1
Color: White
Product features:
- Make perfect burgers, uniform in size and shape, every time with this 3-piece burger press
- Set includes a removable dimple insert, a non-skid base, and comfort-grip pusher
- Insert creates an impression in center of burger, allowing it to cook more evenly and faster
- Use the press without the insert to create all kinds of seafood burgers
- Safe to clean in the dishwasher, the burger press makes a great gift for novices and seasoned chefs alike
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Progressive International HPM-1 The Perfect Burger Press
Customer Review: Making by hand is actually easier and more efficient
Summary: 3 Stars
Unless someone has little or no experience making good firm round burgers by hand, I would say avoid this purchase. I'm pretty good at it, but I thought this little unit would produce good results and save time.
Problems: hamburger meat sticks to the dimple side, tearing away at the bottom of the burger and requiring several re-presses.
Unless making a pretty thick burger, this unit does not press out the meat where it holds together unless you press, shape by hand, and repress, sometimes repeating several times.
Sometimes hamburger meat sticks to the top of the plastic press as well, again, pulling away the part of the burger meat and making rough, torn places on the top of the burger. Again, to correct - reshape patty by hand, replace in press and press again until uniformity and size are acceptable.
Also, when burgers are pressed in this unit, the outer edges of the burger have rough, uneven places, meaning the burger is not going to be sealed on the edges the way you can achieve by pinching the edges with your fingers toward the center. Solution, press in unformed edges, insert into unit and re-press.
Not only were there absolutely no instructions either on the box or included as an insert, but you can go to the manufacturer's site and see they don't provide any instructions at all. Helpful tips could have been how much meat placed in the press makes the best burger. I find that the best shaped burgers only form when using a whopping amount of meat - thinner burgers just don't shape up at all. And even the thick burgers have problems forming or sticking as mentioned in this review.
So if you like a monster burger (where all you can eat is 1) this unit is acceptable if you can't make a burger by hand very quickly or efficiently. I like big burgers - but these are so thick I'm guessing 1/2 lb each? or 1/3 maybe.
If I had a chance to purchase again, I would not. I'll go back to making burgers by hand rather than - press, shape by hand, repress, repeat until burger is uniform, which is the machine procedure.
This is s PS on this product. After several attempts to make burgers with this I learned the secret. Don't roll the meat up in a ball (like I was doing) and expect the press to round it out. Instead press the meat into the press, filling all the way to the edges. Then lightly press down with the removable plunge and remove. So really all this does is give you a guide for making round hamburgers and it's pretty good for that.
Description of Progressive International HPM-1 The Perfect Burger Press
Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. This 3 piece to burger press helps you make the perfect burger every time. The set includes a removable dimple insert, a non-skid base and comfort grip pusher. The insert creates an impression in the center of the burger allowing it to cook more evenly and faster. Use the press without the insert to create all kinds of seafood burgers. Dishwasher safeKitchen and Housewares
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