Weber's Big Book Of Burgers: The Ultimate Guide to Grilling Backyard Classics

by Jamie Purviance

Weber's Big Book of Burgers tips a spatula to the mighty beef patty, celebrating our national dish in all its glory, and goes beyond the bun, reinventing the burger with modern twists and alternative ingredients such as pork, poultry, seafood, and veggies. And it doesn't stop there—with recipes for sizzling sausages, hot dogs, and brats, plus sides like out-of-this-world onion rings and drinks like luscious milkshakes—this book pays homage to other classic barbecue fare and offers 160 inspiring reasons for you to fire up the grill.

Packed with nearly 250 full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and whimsical watercolor illustrations, Weber's Big Book of Burgers is sure to become as classic as the burger itself. From the food to the fun to the flavors, you'll find juicy goodness on every single page.

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Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Reference, Food, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2014

About the author

Jamie Purviance is a graduate of Stanford University and the Culinary Institute of America. He is an accomplished chef and teacher who has helped millions of people to grill like professionals. He is a regular contributor to national newspapers and magazines in America and is the author of many best-selling cookbooks, including Weber's Real Grilling and Weber's Charcoal Grilling.

Reviews

[Eric Mesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

What it says in the title and more. It's burgers, dogs, etc. All the stuff you think of when you think of prototypical non-nerdy American grilling. Lots of good recipes with lots of variation - including lots of variations on veggie burgers that aren't mushroom-based. There are a few even I (an avowed carnivore) would like to try. If I had to fault the book it would be that, unlike Meathead, America's Test Kitchen, or Milk Street - there's no context to the recipes. You just have recipe after recipe. No mention of why the ingredients work or where Jamie Purviance got the recipes from. I've grown to really appreciate this context and how it helps me appreciate the recipe and understand how it was put together so that I understand how best to modify it as I go through iterations.

That said, I added just under half the recipes in the book to my to-try cooking list on my personal wiki. I'm excited about the variations and having some guidance on where to go. I've done some experimentation with burgers before, but the varieties are so vast I haven't quite known where to go with them. And with a trend towards eating healthier as we get older, I don't have tons of opportunities to try out variations if one of them sucks. So a curated list like this one from an author I can trust is a boon. Who knows, we may even find out next favorite burger in here, supplanting Meathead's Diner Burgers as the current king of burgers in our house.

[David Olvera · Rating 4 out of 5]

buen libro muchas versiones de hamburguesas y buenos tips

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

After checking this out from the local library the decision has been made to purchase my very own copy to add to my cook book collection. For beginners and advanced grill aficionados this book is a sure fire hit. Beef is not the only burger covered here. Turkey, pork, chicken and every thing in between is made into a "hamburger" in this very creative book. Do you love hot dogs and brats? Those are covered as well. Along with some nice side dishes and drinks. And to tempt a person into trying the recipes a full color photo of the finished product accompanies each recipe. Note that most of these recipes are made to serve four, so if you have a large family, or are having friends over, it is easy to either double or triple up on your ingredients. Also included behind the index is a handy chart of weights, measures, cooking times and temp.'s chart. So for something new to slide between your buns give this book a shot.

[Eric Rathman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read if you have no real of how to grill.