How to Make Perfectly Sized, Uniform Patties for Sliders & Mini Burgers Without Getting Your Hands Dirty « Food Hacks: Sliders have been around since 1916 and were invented by the founder of White Castle. As Serious Eats explains, for a sandwich to be classified as a true slider, it has to meet a certain set of criteria. If the meat is anything besides a beef patty, it's automatically out.
The patties should be two ounces or less, topped with American cheese and pickles, and steam-cooked on a bed of onions with the buns piled on top. As a matter of fact, at White Castle, the beef never even touches the griddle.
There are burger presses for both regular-sized and mini burgers, but one-use gadgets are annoying and just add to the clutter in your cabinets. A kitchen scale will ensure your patties are all the same weight, but how many of us actually have one? So, how do you make perfectly uniform patties without any special tools? The answer is right in your kitchen drawer. Image via The MIY Kitchen Measuring cups are perfect for making burger patties. Just scoop some ground beef into the cup and use a spoon to press it flat, then turn it over onto a plate or spatula. If you do it right, you never even have to get your hands dirty!
