How Long To Smoke Burgers At 250

Smoking burgers infuse them with a delicious smoky flavor. The flavor is simply irresistible. 

However, before you take on the task of smoking burgers at home, there are two questions you must consider. What temperature will you use to smoke the burgers, and how long will you smoke them?

If you do not know how long to smoke them, you could end up with overcooked, dry burgers or undercooked raw burgers. 

Smoke burgers at 250°F for 50-55 minutes.

Can You Smoke Frozen Burgers

Technically, you can smoke frozen burgers. However, I would not recommend it. 

The outside of the smoked burgers will cook first, while the inside will be raw. By the time the burgers are cooked inside, their exterior will be dry. 

This is not to say frozen smoked burgers will come out like this every time. They make come out perfectly delicious. However, it will be more difficult to achieve the perfect smoked burgers. 

Therefore, it’s better to avoid all the stress and thaw the burgers first. The burgers will cook more evenly than if they were frozen, resulting in tender, juicy burgers.

Is A Little Pink In Smoked Burgers Ok

For many years pink meat was demonized. If the burger was pink inside, it was considered undercooked. Since undercooked meat can make you sick, people cooked burgers until they were brown inside. 

Color is not a reliable way to tell if the burgers are cooked. The burgers can be fully cooked and pink on the inside. 

For this reason, you should pay attention to the temperature, not the color. The burgers are cooked once they have a temperature of 160°F. 

How Long To Smoke Burgers At 250

Ultimately, how long to smoke burgers depends. The type of meat you are smoking affects the cooking timer. For example, beef burgers have varying degrees of doneness. In contrast, you must cook chicken and turkey burgers completely before removing them from the smoker. 

Generally, it takes 50-55 minutes to cook burgers at 250°F. However, monitor the burger’s internal temperature to ensure the burgers do not overcook. 

How Long To Smoke Frozen Burgers At 225

Again, I do not recommend smoking frozen burgers. 

Smoking frozen burgers will take longer than if they were frozen. The cooking time will differ based on the burgers’ thickness and the type of meat you are cooking.

Frozen burgers will take 50% longer to cook than thawed burgers. Specifically, it will take 1 hour and ten minutes to 2 hours to smoke burgers at 225°F. 

How Long To Smoke Beef Burgers At 250

Beef burgers will vary based on the temperature you want the burgers to have. For well-done burgers, smoke them for 50-55 minutes. 

If you want a medium rare burger, cook it until it has a temperature of 145°F. Check the burger’s temperature after 30 minutes and cook them longer if they are not at the correct temperature. 

How Long To Smoke Turkey Burgers 250

Turkey burgers are a different ball game. They must be cooked to 165°F. Otherwise, you may get sick from eating the burgers. 

At 250°F, the burgers will cook in 1 hour. Remember to let them come to a temperature of 165°F before you take them off the grill. 

How Long To Smoke Chicken Burgers At 250

Like turkey, you should cook chicken burgers at 250°F until they have a temperature of 165°F. The burgers will have this temperature in 1 hour. 

How Long To Smoke Lamb Burgers At 250

Lamb burgers will take about 45 minutes to cook at 250°F. However, the lamb burgers must have a temperature of 150°F before you remove them from the smoker. 

Additionally, if you want to add cheese to the burgers, add it once they reach a temperature of 150°F. Smoke the burgers for another 15 minutes until the cheese melts. 

How Long To Smoke Pork Burgers At 250

It takes about 50-60 minutes to smoke pork burgers after at 250°F. However, check the temperature of the burgers after 30 minutes and make sure they have a temperature of 145°F before you remove them from the grill. 

How To Smoke Burgers

You are probably craving a juicy smoked burger right now. So, let’s talk about how to smoke burgers before you pull out your smoker. 

First, you must set up your smoker. Fill your smoker with fuel and wood chips and let it preheat to 250°F. 

Divide the meat mixture into equal portions and shape them into round patties. 

If you are using ground turkey or chicken, freeze the patties for 30 minutes while the smoker preheats. Poultry burgers are more likely to crumble and fall apart. Freezing the patties prevents them from falling apart during the smoking process. 

Next, season your burger meat with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, or your preferred seasoning. You can also use a BBQ rub to season the meat to give it more of a traditional BBQ flavor. 

Place the burgers in the smoker and smoke them for 55-60 minutes until they reach the recommended temperature. 

Alternatively, you can also reverse sear the burgers. To do this, smoke the burgers until they are 15 degrees away from being fully cooked. Next, sear the burgers on a 425°F grill. 

If you do not own a grill, you can finish cooking the burgers in a skillet. Heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. 

Add the burgers and cook them for 3-4 minutes until they have a crispy crust. Ensure the burgers have the correct temperature before removing them from the skillet. 

If desired, serve the smoked burgers on toasted buns with your favorite burger toppings. 

Final Thoughts

Smoked burgers are simply delectable. But you must know how long to smoke them. If you don’t cook them properly, they will be overcooked or undercooked, which means no juicy, smoky burgers. 

Cook your burgers at 250°F for 50-55 minutes, depending on the type of meat and thickness of the burgers.

William Thomas

I have been smoking and grilling meat from an early age and enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise through the hundreds of articles I have written about BBQ. I hope to make everyone’s BBQ journey that little bit easier.