Chef Jamie Purviance, author of several best-selling cookbooks, including Webers Way to Grill (which made the New York Times Best Seller List and was nominated for a prestigious 2010 James Beard Award).
Summary:
ؠ Chef Jamie will offer listeners tips for grilling the best burgers on the block for the 4th of July
o 86 percent of Americans will fire up the grill on the 4th and burgers consistently top the list as the most popular food to grill (Source: 21st annual Weber GrillWatch Survey).
21st annual Weber GrillWatch Survey Statistics:
1) Favorite foods to grill: hamburgers (68%), steak (48%), and chicken pieces (43%).
2) 93% of grill owners say beef burgers are their favorite. With turkey (13%) and veggie (7%) burgers competing for the second spot.
3) Favorite burger toppings: onions (65%), lettuce (61%), tomatoes (58%), ketchup (58%), and pickles (50%).
About Webers Way to Grill: Written by chef, journalist and nationally acclaimed grilling expert Jamie Purviance, Webers Way to Grill meticulously guides outdoor cooks to grilling success with more than 160 recipesall with a color photo, and hundreds of images detailing step-by-step techniques. Webers Way to Grill is a New York Times Best Seller and a 2010 James Beard Award Nominee.