Smoked Garden Turkey Burgers
Lean turkey patties flavored with garlic, green onion, and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a gentle smoky BBQ touch.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 5 sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 3 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, sliced green onions, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, bread crumbs, and lemon zest to the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients gently with your hands until just combined, then season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into a patty, handling as little as possible; press a slight indentation in the center of each patty.
- Soak mesquite (or preferred) wood chips or small chunks in water for a few minutes, then prepare your grill with hot coals or heat your gas grill.
- When coals are white hot, place them in the BBQ and add the soaked wood on top, then replace the grill rack and close the lid to allow smoke to build.
- Position the patties on the grill, close the lid but leave it slightly cracked so smoke can escape, and avoid direct flames.
- Smoke the patties 5–7 minutes per side, flipping once, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the burgers from the grill and let them rest briefly before serving.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- grill or BBQ with lid
- charcoal or gas fire setup
- wood chips or small wood chunks (soaked)
- spatula or grill tongs
- Measuring Spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Notes
- Soak wood briefly to produce more smoke and less flare-ups.
- Do not overmix the meat to keep burgers tender.
- Pressing a dimple in each patty prevents doming while cooking.
- Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.