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Smoked Cajun Burgers

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

90 minutes

Servings

6-8 people

If you like bold flavors and smoky aromas, this Smoked Cajun Burgers by @grillnation will surely become a favorite.

Smoked Cajun Burgers

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Ingredients

  • Cajun Sauce: 

  • 1/2 cup mayo

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

  • 1/2 lemon juiced

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Lite Creole seasoning

  • Burger Rub: 

  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon of onion powder

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 2 teaspoons of Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning

  • Burgers:

  • 3 pounds ground chuck

  • 10 ounces pepper jack cheese (cubed 1/4)

  • 1 bottle Tony’s Creole Style Burger Marinade

  • Caramelized Onions: 

  • 2 sweet onions

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • For Assembly: 

  • Toasted buns

  • Colby jack 3 pepper cheese
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Directions

  1. Prepare the Cajun Sauce: Mix mayo, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Make the Cajun Burger Rub: In a bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning.
  3. Prepare the Burgers: In a large bowl, mix ground chuck, pepper jack cheese cubes, and Tony’s Creole Style Burger Marinade. Form into 1/3-1/2 pound balls, press about 1/2 inch thick into patties, place on parchment paper, and freeze for 20 minutes.
  4. Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, cooking for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Smoke the Burgers: Preheat smoker to 250-275°F with hickory wood chunks. Place patties on the smoker and cook for 30-40 minutes. Add Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese on top of each patty to melt. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and rest for 6 minutes.
  6. Assemble the Burgers: Toast buns, spread Cajun sauce on the bottom bun, add a smoked patty, and top with caramelized onions, and more sauce if desired. Finish with the top bun.

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