A Burger to Believe in: Recipes and Fundamentals

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the publisher --- A deep-dive into the art and philosophy of making the perfect hamburger--with recipes for game-changing burgers and all the accoutrements--from the cult favorite Oakland restaurant KronnerBurger. Chris Kronner has dedicated his creative energy, professional skills, and a lifetime of burger memories to understanding America's favorite sandwich, earning rave reviews and legions of fans for his achingly delicious, perfect-in-their-simplicity hamburgers. In his debut cookbook, On Burgers, this trusted chef reveals the secrets behind his art and obsession and teaches you how to create all of the elements of a perfect burger at home. Including tips for sourcing and grinding high-quality meat, a meditation on what makes a good bun, creative ideas for toppings (spoiler alert: there are more bad ideas out there than good, and restraint is the name of the game), and more than 40 non-burger recipes--from perfect onion rings to seasonal salads to Fish Fillet-inspired Crab Burgers--this book is not only a burger bible but a lens into the mind of one of the best rising star chefs.

It really bites that I just had jaw surgery and that I am still on liquids and that this book made me so hungry I could have literally eaten a cow. From Niman's Ranch. How much do I love burgers? I have been known to go to Ann Arbor, Michigan (from London, Ontario so it involves a passport and a 2 hr drive each way) to go to Zingerman's for a burger made from Niman's heavenly meat. And it had to be rare --- impossible to get in a restaurant here due to the health unit's rules. Anyone can make a burger but this book will tell you how to make an AMAZING one.. I liked that they showed a vegetarian burger that was not made with "frankenfood vegan meat" but it looked so complicated and had so many ingredients that I am sure I would never make it. The sides ... everything from fries to salads to chicken wings t drinks and dessert were a neat thing to find in a burger book- I cannot wait to make the pimento cheese. Great book - 5 stars!