Episode 2: How to Make the Best Burgers

About this episode

The hosts debate the best type of burger and discuss ideal burger fixings.

What is your ideal burger? In this episode, Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey debate which burger type–smash, pub, or meatloaf burger–reins supreme. Plus, what are the best burger fixings? Is it better to use high-end meats? Find out on this week’s In the Test Kitchen. ATK Recipes Mentioned in today's episode: Smashed Burgers, Juicy Pub-Style Burgers with Crispy Shallots and Blue Cheese with Pub-Style Burger Sauce, Meatloaf Burgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• burgers
• food debate
• burger types
• burger fixings

Keywords

• smash burger
• pub burger
• meatloaf burger
• high-end meats

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Smashed Burgers, Juicy Pub-Style Burgers with Crispy Shallots and Blue Cheese with Pub-Style Burger Sauce, Meatloaf Burgers

Books & works: In the Test Kitchen

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