How Long To Smoke Burgers At 300

Smoking burgers yields a delicious result. However, it can be tricky to figure out which temperature to smoke the burgers and how low to cook them. 

Smoke burgers at 300°F for 30-40 minutes. They will be the best smoked burgers you’ve ever tasted. 

What’s the Best Meat For Smoking Burgers

Making burgers is more intricate than throwing burgers on the smoker. One of the most important aspects of smoking burgers is choosing the right meat. 

Most people often reach for ground beef without knowing what it is. Ground beef consists of the leftover meat once all the other cuts of beef have been carved from the carcass. So, it consists of a combination of different cuts. 

It may not seem like a huge deal, but this beef is not the best for burgers. It is most likely to fall apart as it smokes on the smoker. It’s better to use ground chuck, sirloin, or round meat. 

Ground chuck is the best choice for making smoked burgers. It is fabricated from the shoulder and has a fat content between 15% and 20%. 

Ground chuck contains the perfect fat ratio to meat, creating the perfect flavor. It’s also more tender and has a rich flavor. Furthermore, the high-fat ratio helps the burger meat stick together. 

Ground sirloin is also another good choice for smoked burgers. It has a rich beefy flavor since it’s carved from the middle of the animal. 

Ground sirloin has a fat content that ranges between 7% and 10%. While this is too low, it’s still better than ground round.  

Ground round is lean and tough, so it is not the best choice for burgers. The fat content is around 10%. The burgers will dry out by the time the meat is smoked. 

Ultimately, you want to choose meat with enough fat to keep it moist. The leaner the beef, the drier the burgers will be. 

Tips For Making The Best Smoked Burgers

As I mentioned above, choose a fatty cut of beef like ground chuck. Specifically, buy 80/20 ground chuck for the best burgers. 

Do not overwork the beef. When it comes to beef for burgers, treat it like it’s fragile. The burgers will be tough if you roll or work the meat too much. Working as quickly as possible, divide the beef into portions and shape them into patties. 

Make an imprint into the middle of the burgers using your thumb. It will help the burgers stay flat and maintain their shape. 

Remove the burgers from the smoker 5 degrees before they reach your desired temperature. The burger’s temperature will continue to rise as the burgers rest and reach the target temperature. 

Let the burgers rest for 5 minutes after you remove them from the smoker. This will allow the juices to back into the burger. 

If you are using cheese or bacon, add it during the last 15 minutes of smoking time. If you add the toppings too soon, they could burn. 

Should I Soak Wood Chips For Smoked Burgers

No, you do not have to soak wood chips before smoking burgers. You can soak them for up to 30 minutes before smoking the burgers if desired. However, it is not necessary.

How Long To Smoke Burgers At 300

The exact smoking time will vary based on the thickness of the burgers. It takes about 30-40 minutes to smoke burgers at 300°F. Ensure the burgers are at the correct temperature before removing them from the grill. 

How Long To Smoke Burgers At 300 On A Pellet Grill

The smoking time will depend on the thickness of the burgers as well as the pellet grill itself. At 300°F, the burgers could take as little as 40 minutes or up to 90 minutes. Check the burger’s temperature after 30 minutes and adjust the cooking time if necessary. 

How Long To Smoke Frozen Burgers At 300

I do not suggest cooking frozen burgers. There is a greater risk the burgers will dry out, especially since they are being smoked at such a high temperature. 

The outside of the burgers will cook before the inside is done. By the time the inside is cooked, the outside of the burger will be overcooked.

Nevertheless, if you don’t have time, you can technically smoke frozen burgers. But it will take 50% longer. 

It will take 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes to smoke frozen burgers at 300°F. 

How To Smoke Burgers On A Gas Grill 

You can use a gas grill to smoke burgers if you do not own a smoker. First, create a makeshift smoker box. 

Place a piece of foil that is large enough to hold a cup of wood chips. Spread the wood chips out on the foil and fold the side to make an envelope. 

Use a knife to pierce the foil a few times. However, do not overdo it. 

Turn on half of your grill’s burners and leave the remaining burners off. Place the wood chip packet onto the hot side of the grill and let it preheat to 300°F. 

Divide the burger mixture into even portions and shape them into even pieces. Season the burgers with your preferred seasoning. 

Once it comes to the correct temperature, place the burgers on the cool side grill. Let them cook for 30 minutes.

Arrange the burgers on the hot side of the grill and cook them for 3-5 minutes per side until they reach the correct temperature. 

Remove the smoked burgers from the grill. Let the smoked burgers rest for 5 minutes before serving them. 

How Do You Tell If A Smoked Burger Is Done

As I mentioned above, the cooking time depends on the thickness of the burger patty. Therefore, it should be cooked to the correct temperature. Use an instant-read thermometer to monitor the temperature of the burgers. 

The USDA recommends cooking burgers to 160°F. 

However, rarely do people enjoy well-done beef burgers. For beef burgers, people prefer different degrees of doneness. 

Beef burgers can be cooked to rare, medium, rare, medium, or well done. These temperatures create a juicy, tender burger and allow anyone who eats it to experience the ultimate meaty flavor.

Rare burgers have a temperature of 125°F, while medium-rare burgers have a temperature of 135°F. Medium burgers have a temperature of 140°F, while well-done burgers have a temperature of 160°F.  

Final Thoughts

Say goodbye to dry, tough, smoked burgers. Since you know how long to smoke them, the burgers will be moist and juicy every time.

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.