What's Your Favorite Way to Cook a Burger?

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BrianGSDTexoma

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So I picked up two chuck roast discounted to $2.50 lb at Kroger. In process of grinding one. Will save some for Jake's Chili. Now to decide how I want to make burgers. I love smoked, smashed and just grilled. When I smoke I make extra for sloppy joes which is what I leaning towards. Just wondering what everyone's favorite way to cook a burger?
 
Smoking low and slow give a killer smoky flavor, smash burgers get that crispy and juicy bit, and grilling keeps it classic with a niche char. (not fav, though!)...
 
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Tough question. But since the last time I made smash burgers on the flat top, I think that's my new favorite. But still enjoy a good ole classic burger on the grill.
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Blackstone set on high. dust patties with SPOG. very light oil spray on B/S. apply burgers. smash.
cook til done.
When I grind I also grind a couple 1.25lb batches for tacos and sloppy joes with appropriate spices added during grind.
 
In this weather, they usually go in a cast iron skillet. I like to get it hot so I get a nice crust. Otherwise, they just go on the gasser. I also have a small blackstone, but that hasn't been set up yet.

Its been a couple years since I've smoked burgers. But I'm thinking about making up a large batch of patties, par cooking them on the smoker, and then freezing them individually. Then I can just thaw them as needed, give them a quick sear and enjoy.
 
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FOR MYSELF I DO A 11OZ PATTY OF STRAIGHT GROUND TRITIP ON THE BS GRIDDLE, MEDIUM RARE, BACON, CHEDDAR, HOMEMADE BUN.
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FOR TWENTY YEARS NOW WIFE WON'T EAT ANYTHING BUT HIPSHOT BURGERS DONE ON THE KETTLE OVER COALS, THREE AND A HALF MINUTES A SIDE, JUST GETTING READY TO MAKE A SMALL BATCH. RAY

 
suspended over a maple wood fire! or at very least kingsford with maple branches tossed on. that maple smoke gives a slightly sweet taste and a red crust to the meat.
 
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