BBQ Joint Smoked Burger - Smoked Texas Brisket Burger

brisket

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more nutrients, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

Start with a whole pack of brisket weighing 15.68 pounds.

Trim all the fat off the brisket, aiming for an 80/20 meat-to-fat ratio.

Weigh the meat and calculate the amount of fat needed for the mixture.

Chill the meat and fat in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Grind the chilled meat and fat using a meat grinder.

Pass the ground mixture through the grinder a second time for better texture.

Form the ground brisket into 8-ounce burger patties using a burger press.

Season the patties with kosher salt, garlic powder, and coarse black pepper.

Smoke the burger patties at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour.

Toast the burger buns on a hot griddle.

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