Hickory Smoked Burgers
If you've never tried hickory smoked burgers then you are missing out. This is one of the best hamburger recipes for the grill around. With all of the free hamburger recipes floating around the internet, it can be easy for one to get lost in the crowd, but this one stands out because of its great smokey flavor.
Cooking Time20 min
Cooking MethodGrilling
Ingredients
- 2 pound lean ground round (can use ground turkey for a low-fat burger)
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs (if desired)
- Hickory chips
- Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Soak hickory chips in Worcestershire sauce and water for one hour or more.
- Combine food ingredients in large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Roll into patties, making roughly about 12 to 14 patties, depending on size and thickness desired.
- Spread hickory chips over hot coals and wait until they flame up. If cooking on a gas grill, reduce heat when this occurs.
- Grill burgers to desired state (rare, medium rare, medium well or well). Well usually takes about 20 minutes or so to cook, turning frequently and depending on heat applied.
- Serve between sesame seed bun and if desired, plenty of lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Makes for a great summer cookout and is nicely complimented by potato salad and/or baked beans.