Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

[nwcove]

New to liquid smoke and was wondering what is the best way to get it evenly dispersed in burgers?

 

[mommicked]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

I used to just sprinkle it on the outside of burgers while pan frying or cooking them on a George Foreman type grill. I assume you could just dribble it on the meat after spreading it out w a fork and before making patties, and adjust the amount after eating them a few times until it suites your taste.

 

[nwcove]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

Thanks mommiked, i will be using a george foreman grill, and i guess my biggest concern is ...how potent is the stuff? Will a few drops per burger be overkill, or not enough to even notice?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

I would mix into the meat prior to cooking

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

Strength depends on the brand. We usually buy Wright's brand (brown glass bottle with yellow cap) and it is quite potent. I'd start with about 1/4 tsp per burger and adjust from there. I agree the best way to evenly distribute is to mix with the meat before forming patties if you are making your own.

We've tried a couple of other brands in the past that were not nearly as good as the Wrights brand.

Wright's Liquid Smoke Flavoring | All-Natural Condensed Seasoning

 

[Fishing Dude too]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

I would mix into the meat prior to cooking

Way I do it

 

[bajaunderground]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

I'd smoke the hamburger for an hour at low heat <100˚...but if you're gonna 'cheat' I'd personally flavor one of my condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup, etc...) then you can add to the taste profile you'd like?

I really like adding my homemade chipotle to mayo and putting that on burgers...yummy!

 

[colbyt]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

Keep in mind I've never done the following. I do know that stuff is very potent and a little goes a long way. I usually add about a tsp full to half cup of bbq sauce for oven cooked ribs.

For burgers for the first attempt I would add about a tsp to 1/3 cup of water and brush in on with a cooking brush.

 

[nwcove]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

ok, tried two methods, i mixed 4 drops with the meat for 1 pattie, and spread two drops on each side of another pattie. the mix with meat burger worked out the best, but four drops was just enough to taste the smoke flavor....gunna up it next time to 6 drops! the best part was the wonderful smell while they cooked!!!!

 

[Bamaman1]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

I'm a son of The South, and barbecue is a staple of life around here.

Most meats are cooked outside on either a gas grill or on a Weber grill with charcoal. It's nice to have screened porches to protect us even in times of bad weather.

We simply don't use Liquid Smoke. That includes barbecue sauces with liquid smoke in them. I just can't stand the taste.

 

[nwcove]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

I'm a son of The South, and barbecue is a staple of life around here.

Most meats are cooked outside on either a gas grill or on a Weber grill with charcoal. It's nice to have screened porches to protect us even in times of bad weather.

We simply don't use Liquid Smoke. That includes barbecue sauces with liquid smoke in them. I just can't stand the taste.

wish i had those options up here in the winter! have grilled on the bbq when its -20c, but its brutal when the wind blows....so i just have to get creative and work with it!

 

[mommicked]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

I use liquid smoke in my oven dried deer jerky marinades and it definately makes it taste better. I also failed to mention I often splashed Worstershire sauce on the burgers cooked on a hamberger press type kitchen cooker and it also gives a nice flavor, similar to a real grilled burger. I use Colgin Liquid Smoke, it has a milder, sweeter flavor than some of the others that are more concentrated and can easily overpower meat if too much is added.

 

[nwcove]

Re: Liquid smoke on burgers...how to?

Umm, guys I worked in the largest spice and flavor company many years ago and know a bit about that "stuff". Try this on, employees creating and bottling it were required to wear full body protection and masks if they worked anywhere near it. Eat it? NO WAY!!!

i know a guy who works in a chlorine factory, he still drinks municipal water, and swims in his pool.