How to Grill Burgers (That are Big on Flavor, Not in Volume) | Kenji's Cooking Show



This video is based on my New York Times recipe about how to cook thinner burgers with big, juicy, grilled flavor:

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  1. I've been a Traeger+ user for years, but once I switched to Asmoke, there was no looking back. The precise temperature control with FlameTech patent makes a huge difference in the cooking process. And the best part? It's portable and battery-powered, perfect for my frequent camping trips. The fact that it's environmentally friendly, using wood pellets as fuel, is a major plus. But what really stands out to me is the distinct smoky flavor that the pellets bring to my burgers, taking them to a whole new level. The Asmoke Essential has truly revolutionized my grilling experience. Can't wait to try more of Kenji's recipes on it. #Asmoke

  2. This trick for making burgers by using a cookie sheet to smash a bunch on a 2nd cookie sheet is the BEST technique. I had to make 40 burgers for a BBQ and it took me a half hour rather than the hours I would have spent forming them individually. Thanks, Kenji, for this great tip and all the others you share!

  3. I'm 61 years old and I've been cooking outdoors since I was in my early 20's. I'm a master when it comes to ribs, brisket, pork butt, even steaks! But my burgers have often kind of sucked. Thanks to Kenji I now realize why. I was making my burgers way too thick, and it was throwing off the meat/bun/condiment ratio.

    These flatter burgers, cooked lightly on one side, are fantastic!

    I guarantee that David Chang has NEVER had one of these. (He recently said that all backyard burgers suck.)

    UPDATE: We recently purchased a Blackstone Griddle to try Smash burgers (among other dishes). The griddle burgers are really good, and once again I prefer the meat/bun/condiment ratio of the thinner cooked meat. Here's the thing though… Kenji's burgers have a very similar taste and texture compared to Smash burgers… except Kenji's burgers have that smoky cooked-over-charcoal flavor. I love that flavor, so I actually prefer Kenji's burgers!

  4. Smoke. Soot. Cancer. Delicious, delicious cancer. 😂😂

    I have a charcoal grill and always tell my wife. "Mmmm, delicious cancer," whenever I cook on it. So that had me rolling. I ran to show her I wasn't the only one.

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