Smash - by Tommy Redd (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Thin patties. Screaming-hot skillet. Edges so crispy they shatter.

This is the smash burger revolution - and Tommy Redd is handing you the playbook.

Smash delivers 110 recipes - 100 crave-worthy burgers plus 10 essential sauces, sides, and extras - all built on one perfect technique: press thin, sear hard, and let the Maillard reaction do the heavy lifting.

Forget thick, overworked pub patties. Every recipe in this book is engineered for maximum crust, maximum juice, and maximum flavor, using nothing more than your cast iron skillet and everyday kitchen equipment.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

• 100 smash burger recipes across 8 creative chapters - from classic doubles to global mashups
• 10 bonus sauces, sides, and extras that take every burger to the next level
• Full technique chapter - master the press, the heat, the timing, and the seasoning
• 4 weekly meal plans with complete shopping lists - your weeknight dinners, sorted
• Nutrition info for every recipe - so you always know what you are working with
• Pantry essentials guide - stock your kitchen once, cook all year
• Freezer-friendly reference - what freezes, how long, and how to reheat
• Quick reference charts - cook times, cheese melting guide, measurement conversions

CHAPTERS INCLUDE:

The Classic Stack * Regional American * Global Mashups * Breakfast and Brunch Burgers * Sliders and Party Formats * Next-Level Indulgent * Poultry and Alternative Patties * Bonus: Sauces, Sides and Extras

RECIPES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR KITCHEN FAMOUS:

• Classic Double Smash with Tangy House Sauce
• Oklahoma Onion Smash with Embedded Sweet Onion Crust
• Animal-Style West Coast Smash with Spread and Grilled Onions
• Korean Gochujang Smash with Kimchi and Sesame Slaw
• Birria-Style Smash Melt with Consomme Dipping Broth
• Thai Peanut Smash with Cucumber Slaw and Sriracha Drizzle
• Pimento Cheese Southern Smash with Bread and Butter Pickles
• Fried Egg Smash with American Cheese and Hot Sauce

THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want crispy, restaurant-quality smash burgers at home in under 30 minutes
• You are tired of thick, boring pub burgers that taste like nothing
• You want a weeknight dinner that makes the whole house smell incredible
• You are the one everyone wants hosting the cookout or tailgate
• You want meal plans, shopping lists, and nutrition info - not just recipes

NO FANCY EQUIPMENT NEEDED. No flat-top griddle. No restaurant kitchen. Just a cast iron skillet, a sturdy spatula, and the willingness to press hard and not flinch.

From regional American classics to global mashups, from sliders and party formats to poultry and plant-based alternatives - Smash is the only burger book you will ever need.

Grab your spatula and press down hard.