How George Motz Makes NYC’s Best Burgers at Hamburger America | Made to Order

Bon Appétit joins burger scholar Chef George Motz, owner of Hamburger America, to see how the best smash burgers in NYC are made. Smash burgers got their name from the technique of smashing patties on a hot griddle to lock in flavor and create a crispy crust. Motz demonstrates how he makes The...

Intermediate - 11 min - Food & Drink - Bon Appétit

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What you'll need

• Chef's knife: The one knife that does almost everything.
• Large cutting board: Room to work.
• Cast iron skillet: Sears, bakes, lasts forever.
• Instant-read thermometer: Cook meat perfectly.
• Knife sharpener: A sharp knife is a safe knife.

Books

1. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat - View on Amazon
2. The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt - View on Amazon
3. How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman - View on Amazon
4. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain - View on Amazon
5. Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer - View on Amazon
6. On Cooking by Sarah R. Labensky - View on Amazon

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