Smashed burger on griddle

Smash Burgers on a Griddle over Charcoal Grill 

This is flavor on another level – smash burgers cooked on a griddle over a charcoal grill using high-quality Swedish charcoal from Älvdalskol. Intense heat, juicy beef, and a hint of truffle. It doesn't get better than this.

You’ll need (for 4 burgers):

• 400 g ground chuck (about 100 g per patty)

• 4 slices aged cheddar cheese

• 4 brioche or hamburger buns

• 1 tomato, sliced

• Fresh lettuce leaves

• Truffle mayonnaise

• Butter or oil for frying

• Salt & black pepper

• Charcoal from Älvdalskol

• Charcoal grill and griddle

Instructions:

1. Fire up the grill with  charcoal
   Use plenty of charcoal in your grill.  Once the coals are glowing, place the griddle on top. You want a high, even heat across the surface.

2. Form the meat
   Divide the beef into four loose balls – don’t season yet. They’ll be smashed directly on the griddle for that perfect crust.

3. Prep your toppings
   Slice the tomato, rinse the lettuce. Cut the buns in half and toast them lightly on the griddle. Have your truffle mayo ready.

4. Smash the burgers
   Place the beef balls on the griddle and press them down hard with a spatula. Cook for 1.5–2 minutes until a crust forms. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Flip and add cheese
   Flip the patties and immediately top each with a slice of cheddar. Cook another 30–60 seconds until the cheese is melted. Cover the grill briefly to help melt the cheese if needed.

6. Build your burger
   Spread truffle mayo on the bun, add lettuce, tomato, the smashed cheeseburger, and finish with the top bun.

Tips:

• Use ground beef with a higher fat content for juicier results.

• Älvdalskuol charcoal from birch adds subtle smoke and strong heat – ideal for burgers.

• Don’t be shy with the truffle mayo – it’s the flavor booster.