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The BEST Pellet Grill Burger Recipe! | Smoked Burgers On Pellet Grill
Pellet Grill Smokehouse Burger 🔗
Our Pellet Grill Smokehouse Burger is just like the big, juicy, messy burger you get at your favorite sports bar, but made in the comfort of your own home. There’s a nice flavor from the spice blend and Dijon mustard mixed in with the beef, while the onions have a rich, umami flavor from the soy and Worcestershire. The bacon is crispy, but the fat is still chewy—so perfect for a burger topping. Meanwhile, the buns are toasted, warm, and soft. People are partial to their go-to burger recipes, but if you enjoy a good burger, these are worth a try—they might just become your new favorite. As far as patties go, think more “hockey pucks” than “flying saucers” and press the center of your patties down so they don’t balloon up while cooking. Serve with French fries, tots, potato salad, grilled corn, or chips and wash it down with a cold beer or soda.
Total: 1h10min
Ingredients:
- Hickory hardwood pellets
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 6 thick-cut bacon slices
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium-size red onion, cut into 1/3-in.-thick rounds
- 6 sharp Cheddar cheese slices
- 6 kaiser rolls, split
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
Instruction:
- Fill a pellet container to an electric pellet grill with hardwood pellets according to manufacturer’s instructions. Set temperature to 415°F, close lid, and preheat pellet grill 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine beef, mustard, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape into 6 (4-inch-wide) patties.
- Place bacon in a large cast-iron or other heatproof skillet, and place on grill grate. Close lid, and grill until bacon is mostly crisp and most of fat is rendered, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Drain drippings from skillet; do not wipe skillet clean.
- Melt butter in skillet on grill. Add soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce to skillet, and swirl to combine. Add onions to skillet, and place on 1 side of grill. Place patties on opposite side, and close lid. Grill until a meat thermometer inserted in patty registers 130°F to 135°F, 7 1/2 to 10 minutes per side. Top patties with cheese slices, cover, and grill until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Place buns on grill, cut side down, and grill until toasted, about 1 minute.
- Spread mayonnaise and ketchup evenly on cut sides of buns. Place patties, bacon, and onions on bun bottoms; cover with tops, and serve immediately.
FAQ
How long do you cook hamburgers on a pellet grill?
Grill your burgers between 400 and 500 °F, smoke your burgers at 225 °F for 25 to 30 minutes, then raise the heat to high and sear your burgers to finish. Don’t forget to add cheese, toppings, and toast your buns. The best pellets for burgers are mesquite and apple.
How do you cook burgers on pit boss pellet grill?
Instructions: Add your preferred type of wood pellets to the smoker (I suggest hickory for burgers). Pre-heat the smoker to 425–450 degrees with the lid closed. Add the patties. Cover and cook for 8–9 minutes.
How long do burgers take to smoke at 225?
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the ground chuck, garlic, onion, pepper, and Pit Boss Bold Burger Rub in a bowl. Divide the mixture into about 7 equal bundles, form the bundles into hamburger patties, and place them on the grill. Grill the patties for 5-8 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked to your liking.