When it comes to enjoying summer in your garden, nothing beats grilling up a delicious burger on the barbecue. But if you’re in one of the UK’s smoke control areas that doesn’t allow the use of traditional charcoal achieving that same perfect ‘charcoal grill’ taste can be difficult. Fortunately, smokeless coal BBQs are an ideal solution to ensure that your burgers are grilled to perfection.
Smokeless coal BBQs are a great way to still achieve that classic BBQ flavour without the smoke and pollution that’s associated with regular charcoal grills. Whether you’re hosting a garden barbecue or just looking for a quick and easy meal to enjoy in your garden with cool beer or glass of vino, mastering the perfect smokeless coal BBQ burger is the way to go. The result is a clean, even heat that can be used to grill a perfect burger every time.
Here are a few tips to get you started with mastering the perfect smokeless coal BBQ burger.
Step 1: Ingredients
To begin, you’ll need to start with quality ingredients. Start with fresh, flavourful beef or pork patties, and you’re off to a great start. If you don’t have access to a quality butcher, you can purchase quality patties at your local supermarket and stock up on a few different varieties, grass-fed or organic beef patties are a great option for the perfect taste. You’ll also need to pick out your favourite condiments – the classic mayo, ketchup, and mustard trio are always a hit, but adding a bit of jalapeno or barbecue sauce can truly elevate your burger.
Step 2: Prep your smokeless coal BBQ
Now it’s time to get cooking! A smokeless coal BBQ grill is the way to go for the perfect burger. Make sure the grill is set up and ready to go – with the coals spread evenly across the base, the lid securely closed, and the vents properly adjusted. Once the coals are burning steadily, you can begin to cook.
Step 3: Get sizzling
Place the burger patties onto the grate and close the lid – the charcoal will create high-temperature and even heat for perfect cooking. Then, let the burgers cook until they reach the desired level of doneness (around four minutes per side for medium-well).
Step 4: Finishing touches
Once your burgers are cooked to perfection, take them off the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to settle so the flavour remains within the burger. Lastly, layer on your condiments and build your masterpiece. Place the burger patty between two buns – use a bun with a hearty taste and texture to make sure your burger holds up with all that tomato, lettuce, and cheese. Enjoy!
If you want to kick up the flavour even further, try adding a few pieces of bacon, or frying up some onions and mushrooms to top off your smokeless coal BBQ burgers. There is no wrong or right way to create the perfect smokeless coal BBQ burger – just be sure to start with the highest quality ingredients and cook to perfection for a juicy, flavourful treat for you and the fam!
Written by Murray Price
I am passionate about environmental protection and believe that everyone should do their part to reduce their impact on the environment. Through the smokeless coal website, I want to make it easier for people to make the switch to smokeless fuels, which can help reduce air pollution and improve public health.