Smoked Burgers Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 burgers
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Calories
481 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Burgers Recipe
Description
Smoked Burgers Recipe features quarter-pound burger patties seasoned lightly with salt and black pepper. The key technique is slow smoking at 225°F using applewood pellets, which imparts a subtle smoke aroma and gently cooks the meat to a juicy interior. After smoking for at least 35 minutes to an internal temperature of 145°F for medium or 160°F for well done, burgers can optionally be seared over high heat or in a cast iron skillet to develop a caramelized crust.
Adding cheese slices five minutes before the end of the cook allows them to melt evenly on the patties. The burger buns may be buttered and toasted on a pan, enhancing texture and flavor. Toppings can be added according to preference, making this recipe flexible.
This approach to burgers prioritizes smoky flavor while retaining juiciness through slow cooking. The optional sear step gives a pleasant contrast with charred edges. It's suitable for a relaxed cooking day where smoking fuel and time are available.
Ingredients
- 4 burger patties 1/2 pound each; 20% fat/80% lean blend
- 1 tbsp kosher salt use more or less, if needed
- 2 tsp black pepper use more or less, if needed
- 4 lices American cheese use your favorite cheese
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tbsp butter optional, for toasting the buns
- toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Fill the auger with your applewood pellets and set your smoker to 225 degrees F. When the smoke becomes wispy and blue it's ready for the burgers.
- Season the burger patties on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the burgers onto the smoker's grates and smoke for at least 35 minutes, then check the internal temperature. You're looking for 145 degrees F for medium, up to 160 for well done. *If you're going to sear the burgers as well, remove the burgers 10 degrees earlier (135 degrees for medium and 150 for well done).
- OPTIONAL: Turn the grill to 400 degrees F or use a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium high heat and sear the burgers for 2-3 minutes on each side to gain some char and color.
- Add the slices of cheese to melt five minutes before the end of the cook on the smoker (or right after flipping the burger while searing during the optional step).
- OPTIONAL: Toast the buns by spreading butter on their cut sides and toasting on a pan over medium heat on the stove until browned.
- Assemble the smoked burgers with the buns and choices of toppings. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 burger | |
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 2436mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 399mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 379IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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