Smoked Hamburgers in Seven Simple Steps

Smoked hamburgers, are you sure about this? When I think of hamburgers, my dad in the backyard with a Weber Kettle and some Kingsford Blue charcoal comes to mind. Hot and fast with white smoke billowing out of those four round holes in the Kettle lid.

However, let’s talk about smoked hamburgers low and slow for a delicious twist to a backyard cookout staple!

Why Smoked Hamburgers Are So Good

Grilling hamburgers is always a summertime favorite for backyard get togethers. They are quick and easy to cook, relatively inexpensive, and everyone loves a grilled burger. Now, take the same hamburger, fire up the Weber Smokey Mountain, put the burgers on the smoker and everything changes!

Add a flavorful BBQ rub, I like to use Butcher BBQ Grilling Addiction, let it dry brine, then smoke the burgers! The smoke will penetrate the hamburger just like it does with brisket or ribs! The smokey flavor paired with Butcher BBQ Grilling Addiction complement each other!

The rub contains salt and spices, so the burgers will dry brine while you fire up the smoker. The pit will infuse them with smoke for about an hour. When they are done, you will see that gorgeous red mahogany color and taste pure beefy juiciness.

Smoked Hamburger Step-by-Step Process

Ok, follow this smoked hamburger recipe to make delicious burgers on the smoker every time:

• Form your hamburgers into quarter-pound or third-pound patties.

• Dust your burgers with your favorite rub.
  •  I used Butcher BBQ Grilling Addiction in this smoked burger recipe.
    

• Place them in the fridge while you prepare the smoker.
• Fire up the smoker to 225°F.
• Smoke the hamburgers until the internal temp is around 130-135°F.
  • This takes roughly 45 minutes.
  • Use your favorite wood - I used hickory wood chunks for this cook.
    
• Sear your smoked hamburgers for about 30-45 seconds on each side.

• Let them rest for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

We have a video showing How to Smoke Hamburgers below:

Serving Your Smoked Hamburgers

After resting your smoked hamburgers, it’s time to start building your burger. My favorite classic combo is ketchup, mustard, and a slice of pepper jack cheese! The result is a smokey, juicy, all-American burger that will be a hit at any backyard BBQ.

In Conclusion

Now you know how to make smoked hamburgers. My kids have always loved regular burgers, but after trying burgers on the smoker, they ask for them all the time. It’s your turn, grab your Butcher BBQ Grilling Addiction, fire up the smoker, and get to smoking burgers. You’ll be glad you did.