John's Best Burgers

• lbs ground beef↗2 lbs
• caesar-flavor croutons3⁄4 cup

  herb and garlic, crushed

• egg↗1
• bacon bits↗3 tablespoons
• hot mustard↗2 tablespoons
• minced garlic2 tablespoons
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 tablespoon
• onion powder↗1 tablespoon
• cattleman's classic barbecue sauce3 tablespoons
• hy's seasoning salt↗1 tablespoon
• maple syrup↗1⁄4 cup
• crumbled blue cheese1⁄4 cup
• mesquite wood chips

  soaked

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Assemble ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix using a fork, until this is very well combined.

2. 2

   Form into patties approximately 3.5" diameter, 3/4" thick, squaring the edges so that they are not overcooked.

3. 3

   Set the patties in the fridge for one hour.

4. 4

   Heat BBQ to high , then reduce heat on one side to minimum, the other to half capacity.

5. 5

   Dump soaked mesquite chips on hot side of grill, allow them to come to a flame.

6. 6

   Place burgers on the grill allowing a sear mark to develop, then rotate 90 degrees for a "thatched" appearance.

7. 7

   Close grill hood, and allow burgers to slow cook --

8. 8

   Flip the burgers and close the hood again.

9. 9

   Use a meat thermomemter to prove "doneness" as rge smoke and the sugars in the ingredients will give colouring that will confuse you otherwise-aim for about 175 degrees --

10. 10

    Served with sliced refridgerator dill pickles, garden fresh tomato slices, sliced white onion, on a toasted sourdough bun.