What a way to travel through America! George Motz takes us one burger at a time. Bobby Flay, host, Food NetworkIn the land of the hamburger, George Motz is king, an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate king. Chicago TribuneBuckle up, burger lovers. Youre in for a ride to hamburger heaven!The Great American Burger Book showcases a wide range of regional hamburger styles and cooking methods. Author and burger expert George Motz covers traditional grilling techniques as well as how to smoke, steam, poach, and deepfry burgers based on signature recipes from around the country.Regional burgers include: The tortilla burger of New Mexico The classic New Yorkstyle pub burger The friedonion burger of Oklahoma Hawaiis Loco Moco Iowas Loose Meat Sandwich The Cuban Frita from Florida Minnesotas Jucy Lucy The Pastrami Burger from Utah And many, many more! Motz writes in his introduction, Across America, burger diversity abounds. The unique flavors and textures of our best burgers run deep, and they begin with the regional methods by which burgers are cooked, well before toppings (both traditional and farout) are introduced. In my many years of research around the country I have discovered that burgers can be smoked, stuffed, smashed, steamed, deepfried, grilled, breaded, and poached. . . . They are mouthwatering variations on a theme.Motz provides expert instruction, tantalizing recipes, and vibrant color photography to help you create unique versions on Americas favorite dish in your own home. This is the perfect gift for the burger lover in your lifeor for yourself!