CEDAR PLANKED BURGERS

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Bobby says, "This recipe proves that cedar plank cooking is not just for salmon anymore. Cooking burgers over cedar planks creates amazing flavor, infusing every bite with smoky complexity. This is a fun and creative way to serve hamburgers at your next outdoor barbecue."

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 3h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
4 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
2 Walla Walla onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 untreated cedar planks, each about 5 by 12 inches, soaked in water to cover for at least 2 hours (available at hardware stores)
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80-percent lean)
1 cup Red Wine Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows
8 slices good-quality aged white Cheddar
4 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted on the grill
1 1/4 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon chile de arbol or cayenne powder
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
2 cups dry red wine, such as pinot noir

Steps:

  • For the grilled mushrooms and onions: Prepare a charcoal grill for direct and indirect heat. Brush the portobello mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and onions with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat on both sides until slightly charred and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Reserve for the burgers.
  • For the burgers: Remove the planks from the water and place them over direct heat for about 2 minutes per side. Remove the planks from the grill and brush the top side with oil.
  • Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Brush with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the burgers on the grill over direct heat and cook until nicely charred, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is charred, about 3 minutes. Place 2 burgers on each cedar plank. Put the planks over indirect heat, brush each burger with 1 tablespoon Red Wine Barbeque Sauce and top each with 2 slices of cheese. Cover the grill to melt the cheese and finish cooking, about 5 minutes.
  • Put the burgers on the bottom buns and top each with more barbeque sauce, some mushroom caps, some grilled onions and the top bun. Serve immediately.
  • Combine the ketchup, 1 cup water, ancho chile powder, honey, molasses, sugar, mustard, paprika, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chile de arbol, and chipotle chile in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, bring the wine to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Stir the reduced wine into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. (The sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.)

Bhim Surya
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These burgers were amazing! The cedar planks gave them a wonderful flavor and the burgers were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mmadu DOMINIC
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I'm not a big fan of burgers, but these cedar plank burgers were really good. The cedar planks added a nice flavor and the burgers were cooked perfectly.


Amjad Quraishi
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These burgers were a bit too smoky for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll use less cedar planks next time.


Emanu Bihon
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I'm a big fan of cedar plank cooking, and these burgers were no exception. The flavor was amazing and the burgers were cooked perfectly.


SHAZHZID Khan
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These burgers were delicious! I loved the smoky flavor from the cedar planks. I'll definitely be making these again.


Donna Artis
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my burgers turned out dry and flavorless. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Shaiful Islam
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These burgers were amazing! The cedar planks gave them a wonderful flavor and the burgers were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Presma Dangal
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I love the idea of using cedar planks to cook burgers. It's a great way to add flavor and moisture to the burgers. I'll definitely be trying this recipe soon.


Parwana Arifi
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These burgers were a bit too smoky for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll use less cedar planks next time.


Donald Clements
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This recipe is a keeper! The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the cedar planks gave them a wonderful smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Horizon Center
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I'm not a big fan of burgers, but these cedar plank burgers were really good. The cedar planks added a nice flavor and the burgers were cooked perfectly.


Earthy
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These burgers were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I especially liked the tangy BBQ sauce.


Bryson Nutter
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My burgers turned out a little dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try using a different type of wood next time.


Timothy Herrera
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I love the smoky flavor that the cedar planks give to these burgers. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Sujon Mondol
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These cedar plank burgers were a hit at our last cookout! The flavor was amazing and the burgers were so juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.