Smoked Burgers on your Pellet Grill

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns add fiber, while white bread is often cheaper.

Make burger patties using a burger press, aiming for thicker patties (3/4 to 1/2 pound each).

Prepare a total of eight patties, three large and five smaller ones.

Season patties with kosher salt and coarse black pepper on both sides.

Refrigerate the patties for 30-45 minutes to help them maintain shape and absorb smoke flavor.

Make burger sauce by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons sweet relish, 2 teaspoons mustard, and optional ingredients (finely diced red onion and hot sauce) in a mixing cup.

Cover the burger sauce and refrigerate to let flavors meld.

Preheat the pellet grill to 225°F, which will take about 10-15 minutes.

Place the large patties on the grill first for a head start, spacing them evenly.

After 25 minutes, add the smaller patties to the grill.

Cook the burgers until they reach an internal temperature of 140-150°F, adding cheese at 135°F to melt.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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