The definitive guide to creating the most mouthwatering hamburgers by Americaâs leading burger expertâexpanded and updated with new and improved recipesThe Great American Burger Book was the first book to showcase a wide range of regional burger styles and cooking methods. In this new, expanded edition, author and burger expert George Motz covers traditional grilling techniques as well as how to smoke, steam, poach, smash, and deep-fry burgers based on signature recipes from around the country.Each chapter is dedicated to a specific regional burger, and includes the history of the method and details on how to create your own piece of American food history right at home. Written by Motz, the author of Hamburger America and hailed by the New York Times as a âleading authorityâ on hamburgers, The Great American Burger Book is a regional tour of Americaâs best burgers.Recipes feature regional burgers from California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. International locations include: Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Malaysia, and Turkey.This is a book for anyone who loves a great burger, unique or classic. And who doesnât love a great burger? These mouthwatering recipes include Connecticutâs Steamed Cheeseburger, The Tortilla Burger of New Mexico, Iowaâs Loosemeat Sandwich, Houstonâs Smoked Burger, Pennsylvaniaâs The Fluff Screamer, and Sheboygan's Brat Burger