Ref; Beer Can Burger expertise?

[TomKnollRFV]

So I want to try these things <I'm doing my 4th cook out on Friday.> but I am a tad confused on the methodology here.

I understand making them, but is this done in the smoker or on a grill for the best results? I don't want some thing where the outside has charred and the inside is raw or any thing weird.

Also throw some ideas at me for fillings..right now I was thinking of these glazed and sauteed onions and mushrooms I do for steak.

Oh..and when you wrap the bacon, what holds it in place?

Thanks every one! I got a buddy coming over and I want to get it right since he's helped me out alot keeping my PC running etc this last year. Namely when ever I have a problem, he's the guy I call lol.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

I'm no expert on beer can burgers but check out these two threads. Chris has a pretty good tutorial. You can do pizza burgers, philly cheesesteak burgers, breakfast burgers, ham/cheese, etc...

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/beer-can-burgers.274616/


https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/something-a-little-different-courtesy-of-the-bbq-pit-boys.273924/#post-1812801

 

[WaterRat]

That second link by SmokinVol kinda sums it up. If you want a video check out the BBQ Pit Boys:

 

[chilerelleno]

I pin the bacon in place with a good'ol Mark1 toothpick.
And I prefer to cook in the smoker on a cookie sheet or jerky rack.
Higher cooking temp to render the bacon, 275°-300°.

Here is some I did,
Big Bad Belly Bombs

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Well the best I can do in my smoker is 275f. I was considering if needed I'd use a blow torch to crisp though..

Thanks for the links :)

 

[ofelles]

Made these a while back and they were very good.
http://thesauce.atbbq.com/bbq-bacon...2rMF)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Master+List

 

[TomKnollRFV]

I think the hardest part is going to be 'what to put inside'!

 

[ofelles]

This just showed up. WOW!
https://www.atbbq.com/thesauce/pull...gawD)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Master List

 

[forktender]

Beer can burgers scream for hot coals to get that beloved burger char. I make them bacon wrapped with a Gorgonzola mac cheese with chopped morel mushroom filling topped with a crispy onion ring filled with crispy pancetta. I bank the coals around the sides of my Weber Kettle and cook them indirect until they are done then slide them over the coals to char them up. Everyone that has had them go nuts for them, I make them for the kids with american cheese and don't bother with the mushrooms or pancetta I use regular old bacon. I almost forgot, I microwave the bacon for two minutes before I grill these so the bacon crisps up a little better. I'm gonna have to make these again soon, I haven't made them yet this summer yet.

 

[gmc2003]

Oh..and when you wrap the bacon, what holds it in place?

Wrap the bacon around the burger while it's still on the beer can. I haven't needed a toothpick yet.

Chris

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Alright.

I plan to do the smoker method and finish them on my grill. <The way the weather is..well if it rains it'll be a problem to be running a grill and keeping it going when trying to entertain guests. Smoker being electric I can cheat!>

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Well every one liked them..some bonus shots of the garden!

Mushroom swiss was preferred to the stuffing with cranberry. <Though I always like that combo!>

 

[gmc2003]

Looks and sounds like a success. Nicely done.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Looks and sounds like a success. Nicely done.

Point for sure
Chris

Thanks!

I still wish I got a deeper well, but it's just a learning experience for next time! <Next time for sure I want to make one with an egg in it!>

 

[WaterRat]

Looks good!

 

[gmc2003]

Thanks!

I still wish I got a deeper well, but it's just a learning experience for next time! <Next time for sure I want to make one with an egg in it!>

They are good. A alittle corned beef hash in the bottom of the sausage cup with some cheese topped off with an egg. Yummm Yummmm good. May have to make some this week.

Chris

 

[TomKnollRFV]

They are good. A alittle corned beef hash in the bottom of the sausage cup with some cheese topped off with an egg. Yummm Yummmm good. May have to make some this week.

Chris

I might have to go and get the stuff to try that soon too..!

Looks good!

Thanks!