Directions

1. Light your Pit Barrel^® according to the instructions.
   

2. Using your thumb, put an indentation in the center of each hamburger patty, then season with a moderate dusting of the Beef & Game Pit Rub.
   

3. Install the grill grate in the Pit Barrel®, arrange the burgers on the grate (and bacon slices, if desired), leaving space between each. Leave the lid off. 

   Tip: Using tongs and a paper towel, apply a coat of olive oil to grill grate prior to cooking to prevent sticking.
   

4. Cook burgers for 6-7 minutes, flip, then continue cooking for another 6-7 minutes, or until the burgers reach desired doneness (minimum internal temperature of 165º). 

   
   

5. Optional: Top with cheese during the last two minutes of cooking. If cooking bacon, cook slices alongside burger patties for 6-8 minutes per side until reaching desired crispness.
   

6. Remove the burgers from the cooker and tent loosely with foil.
   

7. Toast the buns on the grill grate for 1-2 minutes.
   

8. Serve with choice of toppings.