Easy Bacon Crumbles Tip
Freeze bacon slices on a pan until firm. Use scissors to cut and then proceed with cooking as noted in step 1.
For Smoked Burgers:
Soak 2 large handfulls hickory or mesquite wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and add the wood chips to the charcoal or to the smoker box of a gas grill, following manufacturer’s directions, and close the lid. When smoke appears, grill the patties over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed.
Basic Burger:
Prepare as above, except omit sauce, bacon, and cheese. Serve burger in bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and sliced red onion. Nutrition facts per serving: 589 cal; 38g total fat (14g sat fat); 122mg chol; 842mg sodium; 24g carb; 2g fiber; 5 g sugar; 34g pro
