In the Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen's Lan Lam, Bryan Roof, Lidey Heuck and Nik Sharma discuss the culture, stories and science behind the foods we love to eat.
2. Burgers
0.0Mar 12, 2026 · 25 min
This episode compares smash burgers, pub burgers, and meatloaf-style burgers to answer one question: what is the ideal burger? The hosts discuss meat blends, fat content, toppings, buns, and cooking methods while arguing over simplicity versus gourmet approaches. They also examine how burger culture evolved in America.