The History of the American Hamburger with Hamburger Historian, George Motz

The History of the American Hamburger with Hamburger Historian, George Motz

June 4, 2026 · 46 min

About this episode

Katie Lee Biegel interviews hamburger historian George Motz about the history and culture of the American hamburger.

George Motz is a hamburger scholar and the owner of Hamburger America, my favorite place to have a burger in New York City. With the 250th anniversary of America coming up, I thought, "what's more American than a burger?" I had so much fun talking with George about his years of research while traveling the country in search of the best burgers, what he thinks makes a great burger, and learning his tips for making better burgers at home. Fair warning, you're going to be craving a juicy burger after your listen to this episode. Also be sure to check out my YouTube series, It's Not Complicated, this week for a cameo from George, as I make my Logan County Burgers, cooked in a cast iron skillet. Follow @motzburger @hamburger_america Whatever question you're dealing with, whatever problem you're stuck on - Reddit already has the answers. Download the Reddit app and get answers on r/cooking . Discover the Boar’s Head craftsmanship behind every bite at your local deli (or deli counter). For more Katie Lee, follow along on: YouTube: Katie Lee Kitchen IG: @katieleebiegel @allonthetableofficial   TikTok: @KatieLeeBiegel @allonthetableofficial Facebook: Katie Lee Biegel…

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