Is a GRILLED BURGER really BETTER than the GRIDDLE - Smashburger, Reverse seared, or Flame-kissed!

Today it's a battle of Weber charcoal grill vs Weber griddle to see which burger is best! When I posted my smashburgers vs thick burgers on the griddle video recently, so many of you commented that if you were going to have a thick burger, that you would cook it on the regular charcoal grill.

And we hear you loud and clear... and we agree! You can't beat a flame-kissed thick and juicy cheeseburger... or can you? How does the griddle smashburger compare to the charcoal grilled burger? Let's find out!

We're making 2 different burgers on the Weber kettle grill - one that's slow smoked and then finished off with a nice sear over the flame and the other one that's cooked hot and fast. Then, we'll throw down some quick smash burgers on the Weber griddle to see which one tastes best!
@GrillwithWeber #griddlecooking #webergrill #cheeseburger #smashburger

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[stonerscravings]

I don’t discriminate against any burger. I’d eat every one of them. Thanks for the comparison and the delicious Smash That seasoning

[richardscarlett]

both the Old School burger and the smash are outstanding. It really just depends what your in the mood for. Great job

[UncleRich]

Thanks for your direction. As always, I enjoy the contect, the teaching and the clever banter.

[steveop]

Great Comparison Video Neal ( as always) Hard to choose between the two . And really enjoyed the Live today with you and Amy .

[richardphelps]

I think the best thing about your channel is
not only do you cook great recipes but teach. You have helped me tremendously on the griddle.
Thank you!

[olddawgdreaming]

Great job Neil and Amy, good comparison today and they are both great. Keep up the great work and videos. Fred.

[jeffreysmith]

I'm 52 and I've been grilling burgers my whole life. Just got a flat top and did my first Smashburger. It was love at first bite. Gives it that old school, diner taste that cannot be replicated on a grill. My family and I have voted, and I will never grill burgers again. Flat top only baby!

[airstreamer]

I’ve really been enjoying your videos. I was gifted a used 17” Blackstone that was not treated well. Your videos have helped me correct the former owner’s errors and get the griddle properly seasoned without stripping it back to bare metal. Your smash burger demonstrations helped me to make perfect smash burgers the first time I used the griddle. 🍔 Thanks for the great videos. 😁😁

[raymondbrown]

I have a Weber and a Blackstone, and it is much easier on the griddle, but I do like the smoke from the lump charcoal. I enjoy all your videos

[ToddB]

Love these comparison videos. Didn't know that about the round weber spinning the grill off and on the coals. Cool. Thanks Neil.

[charlie]

Luv ur show! Keep up the good work! Thnks

[gharv]

Those look fantastic Neal ! Cheers brother 🍻

[smadaenahs]

Good comparison video. I love them both!

[winky]

As far as burgers go, best video yet. Enjoyed the comparison of methods and preparation. Keep it up!

[kevincameron]

Another great video. I did RS burgers with red oak coals on my Weber Kettle, except when I seared them in bacon fat from the bacon for the burgers. I seared them on a Lodge Cast Iron griddle over the Weber….let me tell you….Chef’s Kiss!! Thanks again for the time and effort for these videos.

[barryboudreaux]

As soon as I get my Griddle, I'll try and see which one my wife and I like best. Thanks for all you and your family (wife) do to make us drool and try it for ourselves.

[brandonmiler]

Neal, I had a chance to use your Smash That seasoning and I love it. I was having trouble finding a burger seasoning I liked, I love this one! Guys, we need to support this guy. He really loves cooking and cares about the content he shares with us. I purchased seasoning from Neal and it included a personalized note. Thanks again man. I've learned a lot from you and your wife.

[harold]

We started out with cast iron on a charcoal table. Then graduated to the cheapest weber kettle. After getting several propane griddles, the charcoal stuff became neglected. Last week we breathed new life into the kettle with a rotisserie, and we like it. Planning to run it at least once each month.

[seasonsbbq]

OMG! I am a HUGE! smash burger fan, BUT!!! I gotta defend mid rare thick burgers over real fire. I would go to war over both. Smoked burgers are, yes, too much work, BUT! what if we cooked a burger over real fire with wood? That will be my next video, and I will shout you out. Absolutely a fantastic video Neal/ Amy. Love it, love it, love it👍👍

[briankillian]

So glad I bumped into you folks. USN Ret, PNC. I bought my griddle top last year and love it.