Smash burgers, long adored for their juicy, crispy and delightful texture, stand as a symbol of comfort food at its finest. Their delectable allure comes from the method of cooking - pressing the burger patties down thoroughly on a griddle until they sizzle in their fattiness to a thin, crispy, yet moist excellence. Their culinary wonder has a secret, brought to light by none other than eminent chef Sean Brock.

Sean Brock, notable for owning several restaurants including Joyland in Nashville, has a smashing hit with "Crustburger" on his menu. It was at the Food & Wine Classic event in Charleston the previous month, Chef Brock spilled the unexpected tool for achieving the perfect smash burgers-a humble putty knife.

It turns out, a putty knife, usually used for spreading spackle or plaster, could turn out to be a phenomenal asset in the kitchen. Brock's inventive burger hack involves a sharp putty knife for scraping both the burger and the buns from the griddle during the cooking process. The finer, wide surface of the tool can deftly maneuver under the thin, delicate smash burgers without breaking them, outperforming a typical spatula.

In a video that surfaced on Facebook, you can catch a glimpse at Chef Brock's wizardry in crafting his renowned Crustburger. Not only does he elaborate on the creative use of putty knife but also shares insights on concocting an irresistible burger sauce, achieving flawlessly flat toasty buns, preparing the meat patties, and understanding the apt ways of topping your burger.

The critical bit here, Brock stressed, is that any putty knife would suffice, as long as it's properly sharpened just like our regular kitchen knives. A thin, sharp blade is the secret behind effortlessly cooking these ravishing burgers. For those interested in Brock’s proposed hack, Beyotool offers a set of four putty knives for a mere $7. They come with sharp, stainless steel blades; a sturdy design; and comfortable grip. Looks like it's time to shop this chef-approved tool for some spine-tingling, lip-smacking smash burgers.