Tool
Stiff metal spatula
A sturdy, sharp-edged spatula for smashing burgers and scraping up crust on cast iron.
What it is and why it matters
A sturdy metal spatula has a stiff, thin edge. It presses smash burgers flat, scrapes crisp bits off cast iron and lifts bars out of a pan. Keep it away from nonstick pans, which it can scratch.
Used in 12 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 11, nice to have in 1.
Recipes that need it (11)
lunch (1)
dinner (6)
- Classic Grilled Hamburgers
- Diner-Style Double Smash Burgers
- Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan
- Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy
- Shrimp Fried Rice
- Vegetable and Egg Fried Rice
side-dishes (4)
- Crispy Oven-Baked French Fries
- Crispy Sweet Potato Oven Fries
- Overnight Cherry Tomato and Olive Focaccia
- Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia
Nice to have for (1)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
desserts (1)
Often used with it
Nesting mixing bowlsMeasuring cups and spoonsLarge cutting board8-inch chef's knifeHalf sheet panParchment paper sheets