Woodfire Smoked Thick Burger
Join me as I take on the delicious challenge of making a Woodfire Smoked Thick Burger from scratch, starting with grinding brisket in my KitchenAid mixer. This flavorful journey ends with a smoky, juicy burger that's sure to impress!
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 884kcal
Equipment
- KitchenAid mixer with grinder attachment
- Freezer (to chill meat and grinder parts)
- Ninja Woodfire Grill
- Smokin Pecan Pellets
- Meat thermometer probes
- Mixing bowls
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Spoon
- Griddle and grill plate (optional for searing)
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 lb Brisket Grind and aim for 80-20 meat-to-fat ratio or just use 80/20 Ground Beef.
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 58 g Smokin' Pecan Pellets
- 4 Brioche Buns
- 4 Slice American Cheese
- 1 White Onion sliced
- 1 Tomato sliced
- 1 Head Iceburg Lettuce
Burger Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon mayo
- 2 tablespoon pickle juice From bread and butter pickles
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha Optional
Instructions
- Chill brisket scraps and grinder parts in the freezer for at least an hour.
- Grind the meat, aiming for an 80-20 meat-to-fat ratio.
- Form half-pound patties, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Season patties with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Ninja Woodfire Grill with Smokin' Pecan Pellets and set it to 220°F or 104°C.
- Smoke the patties until they reach an internal temperature of 120°F or 49°C.
- While smoking, prepare the burger sauce by mixing ketchup, mayo, pickle juice, and optional sriracha.
- Slice onion and tomato; prepare lettuce and buns.
- Once the patties are smoked, sear them on high heat until a crust forms.
- Toast brioche buns with butter.
- Assemble the burgers with sauce, smoked patties, cheese, onion, tomato, and lettuce.
- Enjoy your Woodfire Smoked Thick Burger, and happy grilling!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Burger | Calories: 884kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 308mg | Sodium: 1821mg | Potassium: 1113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1902IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 6mg
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