The Pip Stuffed Burger
by Fan Submission
Ingredients
- Mixture of ground beef, veal and pork
- Blues Hog Dry Rub
- Salt & Pepper
- Thousand Island dressing
- Onion
- Bacon
- Cheddar Shredded Cheese and/or Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
- Pickles
- Suggested wood for smoking: Hickory chips
Directions
- Begin by seasoning your meat generously with salt, pepper and Blue's Hog Dry Rub. Mix well and form meat into nice size snowball form meatballs.
- Next, using a soda can or whatever you have close in size press gently into the center of the meatball. Form the meat around the can forming a nice pocket to add your toppings. Once the meat is formed to your liking remove the can. Now, you should have a nicely formed hamburger with a pocket in the center to add your toppings.
- Begin filling the center of this pocket up with whatever you like - bacon, cheese, onions, mushrooms, etc.
- Now begin to form the meat by closing at the top. Close in all open spaces completing into a normal looking hamburger. Only this is hiding some amazing ingredients inside.
- Set your smoker to 275 degrees for 2 hours. This will allow ample time for your smoker to preheat to the 275 degrees before placing burgers into smoker.
- Cooking time will vary depending on how you like your burgers. There is no internal temperatures on this one. Use your best judgment.
- Add Thousand Island dressing and shredded lettuce to your burger. Place onto your favorite bun and enjoy!
