Smoked Burgers

With these smoked burgers, you get a juicy burger with a subtle smoke flavor and charred exterior.

Course Sandwich

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 10

Servings burgers

Calories 657kcal

Preheat smoker to 225°F.
Divide meat into 4 equal portions. Form each portion loosely into patties about ½ inch larger than the buns. Press your thumb in the middle to make a depression.
Mix together the seasoning spices in a bowl and season both sides of the burgers liberally with it.
Place the burgers in the grill and smoke for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F. Increase the temperature to 400°F. Sear the burgers for 1-2 minutes per side (depending on desired doneness), adding cheese after flipping if desired.
Serve on a toasted bun and top with your favorite toppings.

Use a strong wood like hickory, mesquite or oak to smoke the burgers.
Until the burgers are formed, the meat should be cold. Otherwise the fat becomes soft and pliable and will stick to your hands.
For tender burgers, you want to form your patties as tenderly as possible. The more time you take to form them, the tougher they will be.
Make a deep depression in the center of each patty to prevent if from bulging in the center when the burger naturally puffs up.
Depending on the size of the burger will determine if you want a soft or more substantial bun. The thinner the burger, the softer the bun.