Hickory Grilled Burgers
The sweet taste of hickory makes these hickory grilled burgers something special. This may be the world's best hamburger recipe for those of us who love a smokey burger taste. Try it out this summer! You'll be glad you did.
Cooking Time20 min
Cooking MethodGrilling
Ingredients
- 2 pound 99% lean ground beef
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- Hickory chips
- Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Soak hickory chips in Worcestershire sauce and water for one hour or more.
- Combine food ingredients in large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Roll into patties, making roughly about 11 to 13 patties, depending on size and thickness desired.
- Spread hickory chips over hot coals and wait until they flame up. If cooking on a gas grill, reduce heat when this occurs.
- Grill burgers to desired state (rare, medium rare, medium well or well).
- Well usually takes about 20 minutes or so to cook, turning frequently and depending on heat applied.
- Serve between sesame seed bun and if desired, plenty of lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Makes for a great summer cookout and is nicely complimented by potato salad and/or baked beans.