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Easy Smoked Hamburger Patties

These smoked burgers are juicy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. Slow-smoked over wood chips, they deliver deep smoky flavor with minimal prep and maximum payoff.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 burgers
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Optional Burger Toppings

  • Lettuce
  • Sliced red onion
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced Cheese
  • Pickle chips
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Bacon Aioli

For Smoking

  • Water
  • Wood chunks or chips pre-soaked, or pellets (whichever your smoker uses)

Instructions

  • To make the burger patties, take a soft ball sized section of meat and gently shape it into a ball.
  • Using a burger press or your hands, shape the burger and place on a plate.
  • Once all the burgers have been shaped, season with salt and pepper and both sides.
  • Cook the burgers in the smoker at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-90 minutes
  • Depending on what doneness you prefer, see chart in notes but use your thermometer to check for doneness.
  • Once the burgers have reached temperature, flip the burger to sear the other side quickly (only leave on for a minute or two before removing and add cheese after you flip, if desired).
  • Remove hamburgers to a serving plate
  • Serve with all your favorite toppings! and enjoy!

Notes

  • Preheat your smoker to a steady 225°F before adding the patties for even heat and consistent smoke.
  • Shape patties evenly about ¾-inch thick. Press a thumbprint in the center of each to prevent puffing as they cook.
  • Handle the meat gently when forming patties—overmixing can make burgers tough.
  • Don’t press the burgers while smoking, as this squeezes out flavorful juices.
  • Use a meat thermometer 🌡️ to check doneness. Smoking can leave burgers pink even when fully cooked due to a natural chemical reaction.
  • Let burgers rest for 5 minutes after smoking to seal in juices before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg