Cajun Smoked Burgers (Print Version)
Cajun seasoning, hickory smoke, tangy cheese, and golden-sweet onions take these juicy patties to the next level.
# Ingredients:
→ Cajun Sauce
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Cajun Burger Rub
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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2 teaspoons Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
→ Burgers
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3 pounds ground chuck
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1 bottle Tony’s Creole Style Burger Marinade
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10 ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed (1/4 inch cubes)
→ Caramelized Onions
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 sweet onions, chopped
→ For Assembly
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Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese
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Toasted buns
# Steps:
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Stir together the mayo, Worcestershire, fresh lemon juice, black pepper, smoked paprika, Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl. Chill it in the fridge until you’re ready to use.
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Mix up the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning in a bowl. That’s your rub!
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Combine the ground chuck, little cubes of pepper jack cheese, and Tony’s burger marinade in a big bowl. Roll the mixture into balls (about 1/3 to 1/2 pound each), flatten them into patties around 1/2 inch thick. Lay them on parchment and pop them in the freezer for 20 minutes.
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Heat the butter in a pan on medium. Toss in the chopped onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring often, until they turn golden and sweet.
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Get your smoker to 250-275°F using hickory wood chunks. Place the patties inside, cook them for 30-40 minutes, and add Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese on top so it melts. Take them out when a thermometer says 165°F inside. Let them sit for 6 minutes.
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Start by toasting the buns. Spread the Cajun sauce on the bottom one. Add a patty, top it with caramelized onions, and even more sauce if you like. Put the top bun on and enjoy!