Every Burger Worth Making.
Iconic burgers, made in your own kitchen

Every Burger Worth Making.

Real recipes and chef videos for the world’s great burgers, so you can make them at home.

The burgers

58 of 58 burgers
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▶ 1 video
No.001 · Smash

Joshua’s Perfect Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 1 hr 5 min
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No.002 · Smash

Lacy Edge Smash Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 18 min
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▶ 1 video
No.003 · Smash

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburger

J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious EatsFull recipe · 10 min
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▶ 2 videos
No.004 · Smash

Classic Diner-Style Smashed Cheeseburger

J. Kenji López-Alt · The Food LabFull recipe · 20 min
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No.005 · Smash

Classic Smashburger “All the Way”

George Motz · Good Morning AmericaFull recipe · 10 min
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Since 1921
No.006 · Smash

Slider Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 20 min
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No.007 · Smash

Texas Fried Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 18 min
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No.008 · Smash

Cheese Skirt Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 20 min
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▶ 1 video
No.009 · Classic & Steakhouse

Thick and Juicy Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 30 min
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No.010 · Classic & Steakhouse

Reverse Sear Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 30 min
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▶ 2 videos
No.011 · Classic & Steakhouse

Juicy Pub-Style Burgers

America’s Test Kitchen · Cook’s IllustratedFull recipe · 45 min + 35 min freezing
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▶ 1 video
No.012 · Classic & Steakhouse

Steakhouse (Bistro) Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 18 min
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No.013 · Classic & Steakhouse

Thick Pub Classic Burger

George Motz · The Great American Burger BookFull recipe · 25 min
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Since 1950s
No.015 · Classic & Steakhouse

Juicy Lucy

Joshua Weissman · also America’s Test KitchenFull recipe · 20 min
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Since 1920s▶ 3 videos
No.016 · Regional American

Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger

George Motz · Good Morning AmericaFull recipe · 25 min
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Since 1940s▶ 2 videos
No.017 · Regional American

Green Chile Cheeseburger

George Motz · Good Morning AmericaFull recipe · 25 min
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Since 1936▶ 1 video
No.018 · Regional American

Wisconsin Butter Burger

Cook’s Country · also Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 50 min
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No.019 · Regional American

Guberburger

George Motz · Good Morning AmericaFull recipe · 10 min
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Since 1912▶ 1 video
No.024 · Regional American

Tennessee Deep-Fried Burger

Joshua Weissman · also George MotzFull recipe · 20 min
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Since 1930s▶ 1 video
No.031 · Regional American

Cuban Frita

Joshua Weissman · also George MotzFull recipe · 30 min
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No.033 · Regional American

Luther Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 18 min
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▶ 1 video
No.035 · Regional American

Ramen Burger

George Motz & Keizo ShimamotoFull recipe · About 40 min (with 20 min chill)
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▶ 1 video
No.036 · Restaurant-Inspired

ShackBurger

Shake Shack: Recipes & StoriesFull recipe · 30 min
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▶ 1 video
No.037 · Restaurant-Inspired

The Fake Shack

J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious EatsFull recipe · 40 min
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▶ 1 video
No.038 · Restaurant-Inspired

Whopper-Style Cheeseburger

J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious EatsFull recipe · 30 min
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▶ 1 video
No.039 · Restaurant-Inspired

Animal Style Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 45 min
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No.041 · Chef Signature

Elvis Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 25 min
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▶ 1 video
No.042 · International

Aussie Burger with the Lot

Australian EggsFull recipe · 25 min
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No.045 · International

Cemita Burger

Daniel Gritzer · Serious EatsFull recipe · 30 min
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No.046 · International

Korean-Style Bulgogi Burger

Emily and Matt Clifton · Serious EatsFull recipe · 1 hr
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▶ 1 video
No.047 · Chicken

Five-Ingredient Fried Chicken

J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious EatsFull recipe · 1 hr 35 min (with 1 hr brine)
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No.048 · Chicken

Fried Chicken and Cole Slaw

J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious EatsFull recipe · Overnight brine + 40 min
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▶ 1 video
No.049 · Chicken

Wendy’s Spicy Chicken But Better

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · About 4 hours (with bun proofing)
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▶ 1 video
No.050 · Chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken

Dan Souza · Cook’s CountryFull recipe · 1 hr (with 30 min chill)
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▶ 1 video
No.051 · Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken Burger

Dan Hong · Gourmet TravellerFull recipe · 2½ hrs (with 2 hr marinade)
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No.052 · Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Burgers

America’s Test KitchenFull recipe · 50 min
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No.053 · Chicken

Greek Chicken Burgers with Feta Sauce

America’s Test KitchenFull recipe · 1 hr 30 min
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No.054 · Chicken

Chicken Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese

America’s Test KitchenFull recipe · 50 min
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No.055 · Chicken

Tandoori Chicken Burger

Sanjeev KapoorFull recipe · 1 hr 40 min
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▶ 1 video
No.061 · Vegetarian

Black Bean Burger

J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious EatsFull recipe · 55 min
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▶ 2 videos
No.064 · Chef Signature

Ramsay’s Ultimate Burger

Gordon Ramsay · gordonramsay.comFull recipe · 35 min
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No.014 · Classic & Steakhouse

Best Old-Fashioned Burgers

America’s Test KitchenRecipe in progress
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Since 1920s–30s▶ 1 video
No.020 · Regional American

Connecticut Steamed Cheeseburger

George Motz · The Great American Burger BookCook along with the video
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Since c. 1917▶ 1 video
No.021 · Regional American

Mississippi Slugburger

George Motz · The Great American Burger BookCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.022 · Regional American

Texas Smoked Burger

George Motz · The Great American Burger BookCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.023 · Regional American

North Carolina Slaw Burger

George MotzCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.025 · Regional American

Sheboygan Brat Burger

George Motz · The Great American Burger BookCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.026 · Regional American

Michigan Olive Burger

George MotzCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.027 · Regional American

Montana Nutburger

George MotzCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.028 · Regional American

Theta Burger

George MotzCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.029 · Regional American

Duane Purvis Burger

George MotzCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.030 · Regional American

Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger

George MotzCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.032 · Regional American

South Carolina Shrimp Burger

America’s Test KitchenCook along with the video
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No.040 · Chef Signature

DB Burger

Daniel Boulud · db Bistro ModerneRecipe in progress
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▶ 1 video
No.043 · International

Malaysian Ramly Burger

George MotzCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.044 · International

Turkish Islak (“Wet”) Burger

George MotzCook along with the video
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▶ 1 video
No.066 · Chicken

Spicy Cornflake Chicken Sliders

Gordon Ramsay · Ramsay in 10 cookbookCook along with the video
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Since 1900▶ 1 video
No.067 · Regional American

Louis’ Lunch Hamburger Sandwich

George Motz · Burger Scholar SessionsCook along with the video

Who we learn from

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George MotzGeorge Motz24 burgersJoshua WeissmanJoshua Weissman19 burgersJ. Kenji López-AltJ. Kenji López-Alt9 burgersDaniel BouludDaniel Boulud1 burgerDan SouzaDan Souza2 burgersDan HongDan Hong1 burgerSanjeev KapoorSanjeev Kapoor1 burgerAmerica’s Test KitchenAmerica’s Test Kitchen7 burgersGordon RamsayGordon Ramsay3 burgers