Easy one - hamburgers

Eggntexan

Going to attempt hamburgers tomorrow night. Easy, right? Any quirks/tips on cooking these on a BGE?

U_tarded

I like raised direct about 400-450 dome.  Super easy but regular direct is a bit tougher.  Getting away from the coals a bit helps a lot.

Mickey

What U tarted said. Raised is your friend. 400 direct.

Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic

@Mickey‌ ‌
What do you have mixed in those? They look great

Mickey

Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic said:

@Mickey‌ ‌ What do you have mixed in those? They look great

Those are ground brisket with S&P and red onions.

Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic

Man...I can almost taste em...

Eggntexan

Looks great! What are you using to raise the grate?

Mickey

Eggntexan said:

Looks great! What are you using to raise the grate?

Mini Woo from Tom http://www.ceramicgrillstore.com/

johnkitchens

I don't have an adjustable rig so I cook mine direct. I guess since I am not raised I have to flip them more often, but it isn't a big deal. 

I will say that my first batch of burgers I cooked on my egg were so good that I knew I made the right decision to purchase an egg. 

revolver1

Mickey said:

Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic said:

@Mickey‌ ‌ What do you have mixed in those? They look great

Those are ground brisket with S&P and red onions.

henapple

Indirect until around 120..then pan seared till 160-165. I've started grinding my own meat. ..huge difference. I will say the family prefers my turkey burgers.

Mickey

johnkitchens said:

I don't have an adjustable rig so I cook mine direct. I guess since I am not raised I have to flip them more often, but it isn't a big deal. 

I will say that my first batch of burgers I cooked on my egg were so good that I knew I made the right decision to purchase an egg. 

Wait till you do dogs

Greeno55

Before I spent the coin on the adjustable rig (which I have never regretted by the way), I raised my grill by spending less than $10 on some fire brick and placed them on the fire ring at 12:00, 4:00 and 8:00.

johnkitchens

Mickey said:

johnkitchens said:

I don't have an adjustable rig so I cook mine direct. I guess since I am not raised I have to flip them more often, but it isn't a big deal. 

I will say that my first batch of burgers I cooked on my egg were so good that I knew I made the right decision to purchase an egg. 

Wait till you do dogs

I have cooked hot dogs a few times. Talk about a flip fest!

Mattman3969

henapple said:

Indirect until around 120..then pan seared till 160-165. I've started grinding my own meat. ..huge difference. I will say the family prefers my turkey burgers.

Been doing the same thing here. Crazy difference between fresh and store bought ground meat. @henapple the last turkey I ground I mixed with 3 chicken thighs and they were good enough to be wife approved.

LBC Dawg

Fresh ground brisket makes the best burgers to me too. just can't beat em. 

pretzelb

I find burgers to be difficult. Still working to find the right combo. Maybe it is because the highest I can go is the felt line with the woo2.

henapple

Try the reverse sear

BigGreenCraigdotcom

How about a Whiskey Planked Juicy Lucy???

http://www.biggreencraig.com/new-whiskey-planked-juicy-lucy.html

Eggntexan

I went 350 direct for about 10-15 mins. Best burgers ever!!