If you think
grilled burgers are great, just wait until you try a smoked burger, it takes
burgers to the next level. These delicious smoked burgers only require about 10
minutes of hands-on preparation time, and even a beginner cook can master this
recipe.
Ingredients
(to make 4 burgers)
1- 1⅓ pounds
80/20 ground beef
2- 1
teaspoon kosher salt
3- 1
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4- 1
teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
5- 4 slices
cheddar cheese (optional)
6- 4
hamburger buns, toasted
7- Burger
toppings and condiments
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Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat
your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Step 2: Weigh
or separate the burgers by eye into four ⅓-pound portions.
Step 3: Form
the portions into patties with your hands, taking care not to compact the meat
with too much pressure.
Step 4: Season
the patties liberally with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic.
Step 5: Place
the burger patties directly onto the grates of the smoker.
Step 6: Smoke
the patties until they reach the desired doneness (or until they reach 15
degrees below your desired doneness if using the reverse-sear method).
Step 7: Use
a meat thermometer to track the internal temperature of the burgers. Well-done
burgers will register at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, while medium-rare burgers will
register at 130 degrees. (A well-done burger will take about 1 hour to cook in
a 225-degree smoker.)
Step 8: To
reverse-sear the burger, heat the smoker with a sear plate inside, or a gas
grill, to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Sear the exterior for a few minutes per side
to finish cooking the burgers. (Alternatively, sear the burgers in a pan or
skillet on the stovetop or under a broiler.)
Step 9: If
making cheeseburgers, top each patty with a slice of cheese toward the end of
cooking. Let the cheese melt while the burger finishes cooking, about 1–2
minutes.
Step 10: Serve the smoked burgers immediately alongside your favorite toasted buns and toppings.