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Smoked Brisket Burger

Smoked Brisket Burger

Made famous by Moos Craft BBQ in Los Angelese, this is one damn fine all brisket burger.

Makes 3 burgers

Ingredients

‍Garlic Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

  • 7 ounces white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more if you like them hotter
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 4 Persian cucumbers (the little guys) sliced into ⅛-inch rounds

Burger

  • One pound ground brisket
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • 3 slices yellow onion
  • 3 brioche or potato buns, toasted

Directions

Garlic Aioli

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix well to combine - set aside or refrigerate

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

  1. Combine everything but cukes in a small pot over low heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves
  2. Place cuke slices into a pickling jar or bowl, and pour in the hot liquid - let stand 10 minutes- or longer

Burger

  1. Preheat smoker to Shape brisket into 3 pattys
  2. Combine salt & pepper, and season patty's agressively
  3. Smoke until about 125, then remove
  4. Heat a flattop or cast iron pan medium high, and put the patty's on for about 1 minutes, flip over, add 2 slices of cheese to each add a splash of water to the side and cap with a pot lid to help the cheese melt - remove after one minute
  5. Build: bottom bun, aioli, pickles, patty with cheese, onion and top bun