Thin patties, crispy edges and serious flavour. Smash burgers are made by pressing beef onto a screaming hot plate to create a rich, caramelised crust. Done right, they’re simple, fast, and perfect for any backyard BBQ.

Great burgers deserves great buns. Soft milk buns, brioche buns, potato buns are all good. The bun you choose can completely change the burger experience. The best burger buns are soft, slightly sweet, smell yeasty and are strong enough to hold all the delicious chaos inside.

In this section of Barry’s BBQ Bible, you’ll find simple homemade burger bun recipes that are perfect for smash burgers and backyard BBQ cooking.

A great burger sauce can take a good burger and turn it into something unforgettable. From the tangy classic to the smokey BBQ these are the flavours that bring a burger to life.

In this section of Barry’s BBQ Bible, you’ll find the sauces Barry keeps in his BBQ toolkit. They’re simple to make, full of flavour, and designed to pair perfectly with smash burgers.

A proper backyard BBQ isn’t just about the burgers, it’s about the whole spread.

Crispy fries, onion rings, slaws, pickles and other BBQ favourites help turn a simple burger night into a full feast. Barry believes a good side dish should do one of two things: add crunch or add freshness.

In this section you’ll find simple sides that pair perfectly with smash burgers and backyard cooking.

Sometimes the difference between a good burger and a great burger is the seasoning.

Simple salt and pepper can go a long way, but a well-balanced BBQ seasoning blend can add incredible flavour to burgers, fries, grilled veges and more.

Here you’ll find the seasoning mixes Barry keeps close to the BBQ. They’re simple to make, packed with flavour, and perfect for backyard cooking.

Cooking great burgers isn’t complicated , but a few simple techniques can make a huge difference.

Things like cooking surface temperature, how hard to smash the burger, when to flip, and how to toast your buns all play a part in getting that perfect burger.

In this section Barry shares the tips and tricks that help backyard cooks turn out restaurant-quality burgers on their BBQ or flat plate.