Elevate your backyard BBQ with our delectable smoked venison burgers recipe. Bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection, it's a culinary delight you won't want to miss.
Course
Main Course
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time1hour
Servings4
Ingredients
For the burgers:
1poundfresh venison meatfinely ground
¼poundground pork or beef fat
½cupdiced onions
3clovesgarlicminced
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
Your secret seasoning blendgo wild!
For grilling:
Wood pelletsmix of cherry, hickory, and mesquite
For serving:
Burger buns
Cheese slicescheddar, Swiss, or your choice
Lettucetomatoes, onions, and other toppings
Condiments of your choice
Instructions
Prepping the Burgers
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely ground venison meat and the ground pork or beef fat. This fat is gonna give your burgers that juicy factor, so don't skimp!
Toss in those diced onions and minced garlic. It's like a flavor party waiting to happen!
Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Give it a good mix, but don't be shy – let those flavors mingle.
Now comes the fun part – your secret seasoning blend! Shake in your favorite herbs, spices, or even a touch of hot sauce. It's your burger, so make it your masterpiece.
Shaping and Grilling
Time to shape those patties! Grab a handful of your mix and gently mold it into a patty. Not too thick, not too thin – aim for burger perfection.
Fire up that pellet grill. Set it to a temperature of around 225°F. We're in for a smoky ride!
Fill the hopper with a mix of cherry, hickory, and mesquite wood pellets. These bad boys are gonna infuse your burgers with flavor like you won't believe.
Place those beautifully crafted patties on the grill grates. Close the lid and let 'em soak in that smoky goodness.
Keep an eye on that grill thermometer – we're aiming for perfection. Let the burgers cook for about 30 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of around 160°F. That's the magic number for safe and delicious venison burgers.
Assembling the Burgers
While the patties are grilling away, give your burger buns a chance to shine. Pop 'em on the grill for a toasty hug of flavor.
Once your patties are grilled to perfection, place a slice of cheese on each one. Let it melt into a gooey delight.
Time to assemble! Place a cheese-covered patty on the bottom bun. Top it with lettuce, tomato, onions – go all out! Your burger, your rules.
Finish it off with the top bun, and voilà! You've created a smoked venison masterpiece that's ready to rock your taste buds.
Devour and Delight
Grab that burger with both hands and take a bite. Feel the smoky flavors dance across your palate. The gamey venison, the juicy goodness – it's a flavor explosion!
Pair it with your favorite sides, like sweet potato fries, grilled veggies, or a homemade slaw. You're creating a burger experience that's as unique as you are.