A Burger to Believe In: Recipes and Fundamentals [A Cookbook] [Hardcover]

A deep-dive into the art and philosophy of making the perfect hamburger, with recipes for game-changing burgers and all the accoutrements.

Chris Kronner has dedicated his creative energy, professional skills, and a lifetime of burger experiences to understanding America's favorite sandwich. In his debut cookbook, 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, musings 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 forty burger accompaniments and alternatives—from superior onion rings to seasonal salads to Filet-O-Fish-inspired Crab Burgers—this book is not only a burger bible, but also a meditation on creating perfection in simplicity. Backyard grillmasters eager to amp up their burger game will find that Kronner’s debut lives up to its title.
–Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

In sum, Kronner not only gives us a perfect burger, but plenty of things to nosh on before, during, and après burger.
–Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Burger King, Hamburglar, and Wimpy excepted, few people—real or imagined—have obsessed over burgers like Chris Kronner has. And it shows. One juicy bite of his meticulously constructed signature Kronnerburger (or a flip through the pages of the meaty manifesto you are now holding) proves that burger brilliance is about more than just patty, bun, and toppings. It’s architecture, curiosity, heritage, and old-school passion that elevates the tasty to the transcendent.
– Andrew Knowlton,Bon Appétit

Funny how hamburgers and caviar are alike: if you’re going to indulge, indulge in the best. Chris Kronner’l“G