Smoked Burgers Recipe

Smoked burger with toppings on plate with other burgers behind it on a platter

Smoked Burgers Recipe

I love dressing up burgers for a great flavor, but smoking them is by far my favorite 'seasoning'! A great tasting smoked burger can be just as good as any high dollar steak when it's cooked right.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Type Smoked Meat

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings Servings

Calories 629kcal

Author Will

Cost 15

Equipment

Ingredients

Burger & Seasonings

2 lb ground beef 80:20
2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Bun & Condiments

4-6 buns hamburger buns
1 tomato sliced
1 onion sliced
Bunch lettuce
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup mustard

Instructions

Weigh and separate ground meat into four ½lb or six ⅓lb and form into patties with your hands. Patties should be 1 - 1.5 inches thick.
Place burgers on grates of a 225°F pre-heated smoker. Smoke until 15°F below your desired finished internal temperature. (see temp chart)
Once 15°F below finished temp is reached, remove burger from smoker and increase temperature to at least 425°F. Reverse sear for about 1 minute a side until finished desired temperature is reached.
Remove from smoker/grill and place on burger buns. Top with desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Use hickory wood for the best flavor
Place some jalapenos on the smoker along with the burger, then sear along with the burgers as well. Slice for a great burger topping.
Don't EVER smash or press the burger down with a spatula when smoking or searing. This will squeeze out all of the juices and make the burger dry.

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