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Posted on 6/4/22 at 6:41 pm
Posted by JBM210
Member since Dec 2010
3192 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 6:41 pm
Give me something good yet simple. Firing smoker up for wings tomorrow so I thought I would give this a try
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
24168 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 7:37 pm to
quote:

Smoked burgers


The Debil made you say this. Pray and ask for forgiveness.

If you've already bought the meat, go stuffed meatloaf.

Burgers are best cooked thin, hot, and fast. You can get some smoke on them over charcoal using a lid between flipping.
Posted by Mikaelomo
Member since Sep 2012
651 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 7:41 pm to
Dude wants smoked burgers, not suggestions for other shite. I suggest using salt and pepper and mesquite pellets or chips. An hour at 225 or so.
This post was edited on 6/4/22 at 7:42 pm
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22579 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 7:45 pm to
There is a BBQ place here in Houston that does them as a special every Wednesday…smoked…held in beef tallow, then finished on a Santa Maria grill.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 7:48 pm to
quote:

There is a BBQ place here in Houston that does them as a special every Wednesday…smoked…held in beef tallow, then finished on a Santa Maria grill.


Name of said place?
Posted by J Murdah
Member since Jun 2008
40227 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 7:58 pm to
You need a recipe for a burger? It's not rocket appliance, just smoke them until they are done. Stick a thermometer in one.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 8:11 pm to
quote:

It's not rocket appliance,


Rocket appliance?
Posted by Jax-Tiger
Vero Beach, FL
Member since Jan 2005
28198 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 8:38 pm to
I've smoked burgers stuffed with cheese that have turned out great.
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22579 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 8:53 pm to
J-Bar-M….it’s in EaDo…their BBQ used to be pretty exceptional but the original pit master and the owner had a falling out…pit master left…the bbq ain’t been the same since, but the burger still slaps…and they have a really fricking good chocolate ganache pie.
Posted by UPGDude
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2021
646 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 9:01 pm to
quote:

the burger still slaps


What does that mean ??????
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
291616 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 9:33 pm to
While people will smoke anything smh
Posted by ruger35
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
1681 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 10:35 pm to
quote:

here is a BBQ place here in Houston that does them as a special every Wednesday…smoked…held in beef tallow


Pretty much the same process everywhere. The finish differentiates everyone and their burger sauce. To the OP, don't overthink it. Smoke them, and then sear with cheese if you want. Just did 52 of them this way the other day, not all seared, to vac seal and pickup ready made burgers in the freezer.
Posted by Baw Vivant
Member since Mar 2022
223 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 10:35 pm to
quote:

There is a BBQ place here in Houston that does them as a special every Wednesday…smoked…held in beef tallow, then finished on a Santa Maria grill.


Bud’s butcher shop slings smoked burgers every day. Old school black joint in 3rd ward. Good people.
Posted by Duane Dibbley
Red Dwarf
Member since Nov 2011
1786 posts
Posted on 6/4/22 at 11:46 pm to
My tip is to add some Jack Miller’s so the burgers don’t dry out too much. Make extra and the next time you make BBQ beans add that to them.
Posted by ragincajun03
Member since Nov 2007
29815 posts
Posted on 6/5/22 at 8:20 am to
Don’t listen to the Negafoodies.

Smoked burgers are delicious.

I have an offset, reverse flow smoker. I light the firebox, then put the burgers in the barrel, keeping the barrel temp around 170-190. Very low so they don’t cook fast and have time to absorb enough smoke.

After some time, measured by beers consumed rather than temp, on the firebox grates for a very quick outside sear.

Hell, I do that with filets every now and then. I’m sure that’s a sacrilege, and most times I just sear filets in my cast iron on the stove, but I like mixing it up by giving those a tad bit of pecan or post oak smoke every now and then. You don’t even need any A1 to consume them.
Posted by ThreeBonesCater
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2014
616 posts
Posted on 6/5/22 at 8:48 am to
Use 70/30 grind. Add 1/4 cup water per pound and incorporate. If you grind your own skip the water. Go with 1/2 lb patties with a dimple, season the outside with whatever you like, and smoke at 275 for 45 to 60 minutes.

These are fully cooked but I suppose you can pull them at medium and sear off directly over the fire. Even though they're cooked they're still plenty juicy. I've done these a few times, they're good but not my favorite. The flavor reminds me of hot dogs for some reason.
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
8687 posts
Posted on 6/5/22 at 9:17 am to
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Rocket appliance?


Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
108702 posts
Posted on 6/5/22 at 9:22 am to
Tha is for your review. Just marked it off my list. Your post didn't slap.
Posted by BiggerBear
Redbone Country
Member since Sep 2011
3164 posts
Posted on 6/5/22 at 3:26 pm to
quote:

Rocket appliance?


Maybe a rocket stove?
Posted by Smeg
Member since Aug 2018
15892 posts
Posted on 6/5/22 at 5:54 pm to
It doesn't take much to smoke a burger. Especially if you're making thick patties and use a fatty mix (80/20). The smoke penetrates into the fat much easier than the meat. Also, the less "tight" you pack you patties, the more smoke they will absorb.

Usually I just grill the burgers over charcoal, toss in a handful of pellets directly onto the coals, and close the lid. In the time it takes to grill the burgers (less than 10 minutes) they will be full of the smoke flavor.
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