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Chefs / Chef, author and YouTube cook
Joshua Weissman

Joshua Weissman

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  • Author of Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook and Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste.
  • Known for the “But Better” series, rebuilding fast-food favorites from scratch.
  • Opened his first restaurant, Ben & Lynn’s, in Austin, Texas.
  • Publishes an “Every Way to Cook a Burger” collection covering 25 methods and styles.

Expertise: From-scratch technique: buns, sauces, smash and thick burgers, and fast-food recreations.

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Cooking videos

6 linked to burgers on this site.

Burgers from Joshua Weissman

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▶ 1 video
No.001 · Smash

Joshua’s Perfect Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 1 hr 5 min
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No.002 · Smash

Lacy Edge Smash Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 18 min
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Since 1921
No.006 · Smash

Slider Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 20 min
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No.007 · Smash

Texas Fried Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 18 min
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No.008 · Smash

Cheese Skirt Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 20 min
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▶ 1 video
No.009 · Classic & Steakhouse

Thick and Juicy Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 30 min
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No.010 · Classic & Steakhouse

Reverse Sear Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 30 min
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▶ 1 video
No.012 · Classic & Steakhouse

Steakhouse (Bistro) Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 18 min
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Since 1950s
No.015 · Classic & Steakhouse

Juicy Lucy

Joshua Weissman · also America’s Test KitchenFull recipe · 20 min
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Since 1936▶ 1 video
No.018 · Regional American

Wisconsin Butter Burger

Cook’s Country · also Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 50 min
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Since 1912▶ 1 video
No.024 · Regional American

Tennessee Deep-Fried Burger

Joshua Weissman · also George MotzFull recipe · 20 min
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Since 1930s▶ 1 video
No.031 · Regional American

Cuban Frita

Joshua Weissman · also George MotzFull recipe · 30 min
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No.033 · Regional American

Luther Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 18 min
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▶ 1 video
No.036 · Restaurant-Inspired

ShackBurger

Shake Shack: Recipes & StoriesFull recipe · 30 min
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▶ 1 video
No.037 · Restaurant-Inspired

The Fake Shack

J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious EatsFull recipe · 40 min
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▶ 1 video
No.038 · Restaurant-Inspired

Whopper-Style Cheeseburger

J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious EatsFull recipe · 30 min
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▶ 1 video
No.039 · Restaurant-Inspired

Animal Style Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 45 min
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No.041 · Chef Signature

Elvis Burger

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · 25 min
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▶ 1 video
No.049 · Chicken

Wendy’s Spicy Chicken But Better

Joshua WeissmanFull recipe · About 4 hours (with bun proofing)