![]() This will help them keep their shape when handling later and first putting them on the grill or smoker.īest Wood Choices for Smoked Turkey Burgers Put the patties on a plate and cover in plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before smoking. Mix well to blend.ĭivide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties. ![]() Once slightly cooled, add the salt, pepper, parsley, sage, thyme, and remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the bowl containing the onion and garlic and stir to mix completely. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the onion and garlic to a large mixing bowl and allow them to cool. ![]() Then add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute longer, stirring constantly so that the garlic does not burn. Heat 1 Tbsp of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.Īdd the onion and saute for about 5 minutes. 1 to 1.25 lbs Ground Turkey (preferably 85/15).2 Tbsp Olive Oil (divided, regular not extra virgin).You will need the following ingredients to make FOUR Smoked Turkey Burgers: Preparing the Ground Turkey Burger Mixtureįor smoked turkey burgers, since ground turkey does not have much taste on its own, you really want to add a lot favor to the ground turkey burger mixture before forming your burger patties. If you want less fat in your turkey burgers, you CAN choose the 93/7 option, just understand it’s going to be harder to keep them from drying out on the grill or smoker while they cook. This refers to the ratio of lean meat to fat in the ground turkey, so the 85/15 is going to be 85% lean meat and 15% fat.Ĩ5/15 Ground Turkey is the one you want for smoking turkey burgers since it has the higher fat content. The most common options we see in our local grocery store for ground turkey are 85/15 and 93/7 and are usually labeled “Lean” and “Extra Lean” respectively. Much like we want high fat content for our pellet grill smoked hamburgers, the same applies for smoked turkey burgers. Whether you are grilling or smoking turkey burgers, you want to choose a ground turkey with the highest fat content you can find. Let’s jump in and look at how we make our juicy smoked turkey burgers!īuying Ground Turkey to Smoke Turkey Burgers You can help fight this problem by not only buying ground turkey with higher fat content, but also by mixing in some simple sauteed onions and garlic into the ground turkey before forming your turkey burger patties for smoking. One of the main problems with smoking turkey burgers instead of ground beef hamburgers is that because they are so lean, they tend to dry out quickly on a grill or smoker. Whether you are using a Traeger, Camp Chef, or Pit Boss pellet grill, an electric smoker like a Masterbuilt, or just a conventional propane grill like a Weber, we’ve got you covered! We mix our turkey burgers with sauteed onions and garlic along with herbs and spices to keep them flavorful and moist while they smoke. ![]() Learn how to make the best smoked turkey burgers on ANY grill or smoker. ![]()
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