How to Reverse Sear Hamburgers on a Charcoal Grill

[@BigStuBBQ]

One of the best burger "How To" videos out there! Keep them coming Johnny.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Stu. Thanks, I appreciate that a lot.

[@mexi0501]

Something as simple as having them all on a tray while on the cold side blew my mind. Never thought of that and SO much easier when finished.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Little things like that make the whole process easy.

[@mexi0501]

@@Viewtoagrill did that with my jalapeño poppers last night. Easier to rotate all at once for hot spots, keep up the amazing work. SETX 💪🏻💪🏻

[@BravoMaryFrank]

@@ViewtoagrillDo you have a link for your tray?

[@Viewtoagrill]

@@BravoMaryFrank Check out my description, you will find it under the Made in the USA section.

[@sandorkoppanyi9618]

That looks amazing. I appreciate how specific you were throughout the video too. I find a lot of grill videos gloss over too much, but I feel confident giving this method a try since you were so specific!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks for watching.

[@Shovelups]

I was hoping you’d do a burger video soon. Not sure what your profession is, but you are a natural born teacher Johnny. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Mike. Thanks. I am a software developer…. But I am a former military instructor. Take care, I am glad you got something out of the video.

[@zootechdrum]

im a dev too! Cheers just ordered my SNS

[@JumboRelic]

WENT FROM 8 to 7 patties. I love watching your progression. I just found your channel about a week ago.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheDawgfathasBBQ]

Love a good smoked burger man! 👊👊👊

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hell yeah Dawg!

[@purleybaker]

This is so useful. I've been grilling burgers for decades and they're typically good but never great. Thank you.

[@Viewtoagrill]

These were fantastic! Have you seen my newest buyer video?… released last week.

[@purleybaker]

@@Viewtoagrill I saw the notification. Saving it for tonight.

[@revfpv7908]

I’ve used a Weber for years and have always kind of winged it. It’s always been hit or miss for my grilled food and admittedly I’m not that great on a grill. Boneless skinless breasts grilled were the only thing I was consistent with. I recently got a new Weber kettle and a digital thermometer and decided to actually learn to grill and slow smoke. I followed your instructions on these burgers and used my thermometer and they were the best burgers I’ve ever cooked. I like your videos and am looking forward to following more of your tutorials and actually learning. Great work and thank you!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello RevFPV. Thanks for the nice comment. Happy I could pass along tips.

[@quailstreetcoffeeroastersm6674]

Great tutorial that makes things simple. Love the cooling pan idea, Makes it getting the burgers off the grill cleaner & efficient. Thanks Johnny.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support.

[@TexasBBQGuy]

Really? 5 AM and you wake me up for your video? Love ya brother, I’m up to watch your awesome video!

[@oldlincolnpipewelder]

Gotta Start your Saturday off right.. Johnny is the grill master!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hey Brian! This was a scheduled release! I was asleep! LOL. THANKS BRO. Put your phone on silent before you go to bed.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks Joe.

[@Engineer_Heathen]

Really appreciate you going over the visual cues on when to perform each step. I'm a great indoor cook but recently got into charcoal grilling and have struggled with overcooking burgers. Also botched some ribs the other day but that's a whole different story lol. Making burgers tonight and will follow your lead. I've watched a ton of BBQ videos in the past month and I keep coming back to this channel as my favorite. You explain things very clearly for us newbies and I appreciate that!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks! You are my new favorite viewer! Let me know how they turn out. Be sure to watch my rib videos… they my help.

[@yourmomssecret]

A great tutorial! Bravo! I don't prep the patties the same way but definitely cook them following his instructions. A great way to cook burgers and add some smoke. Follow his instructions and you will have great hamburgers.

[@Viewtoagrill]

I am glad you have great results!

[@brianveestrom6784]

Spot on Johnny. I like your way to portion the burger meat in the package. Smart

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hey Brian. Thanks, I like to keep it simple. Take care.

[@goodish3355]

Just discovered your channel got my sub..Love that you feature the weber kettle in your videos, it's what most of us use in our backyards on the weekends.. Great content please keep em coming..

[@Viewtoagrill]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Johnny, it's all about the basis. Awesome job buddy.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Tommy. Yes sir. I try to get folks started off right.

[@WineDinewithJeff]

What a spectacular idea doing a reverse sear on hamburger patties. I love how you pulled the gray completely out and put the burgers on all at the same time so they all finish cooking at the same time. Great tip on using a little bit of smoke to finish these delicious juicy hamburgers

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks Jeff.

[@troypierce9517]

This was fabulous. I want to invite my self over to your house. You did a super job explaining and directing the whole process. Qudos to you Chief ! Thank you very much. I suppose I'll just have to check out your other videos. Thank you again !

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Troy! Thank you. I appreciate that. Take care and I hope you enjoy the others.

[@richardrandall3058]

Just love your videos johnny keep them coming mate!!!!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Randall. Thanks. I appreciate you watching.

[@charlesamos5478]

Thank you! This is the best burger video I have seen. I will be subscribing. This is a big help since I cook on a Weber

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks Charles I appreciate that. Be sure to check out my Forward Sear video as well… another great way for burgers.

[@BehindtheGarageBBQ]

Ya got me Johnny!!! Now I need a burger..lol..the flowing juices pulled me in😁 thanks for sharing brother, have yourself a great one, you all stay safe!👍👊🍻🍺

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Craig. Thanks for coming by! Have a great weekend.

[@stevekalil7988]

Another excellent and informative video..you are a big part of the reason for me buying the Weber Performer, I love that thing! Thanks Johnny!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Steve. Thanks!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Nice looking burgers. They turned out awesome. Cheers, Johnny!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks Dwayne.

[@FlourEggsYeast]

Reverse Sear is "seariously" catching on :-) Looked awesome! Kindly, Theresa and Cam

[@Viewtoagrill]

Yes! LOL.. it has. That being said it is a great way to do some burgers.

[@markennes5208]

Nice but word around the campfire is you can't dry brine burgers because it makes them hard and dense in the middle. Something about the proteins binding together.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Mark. Funny you say that, at this very moment I have Pattie’s in the fridge dry brining. I have not experienced what the results of the fire side chat, I enjoy the results I experience. Maybe the Pattie’s were packed to tight when they were dry brined… the patties should be very lose for a delicious tender patty. Take care Mark!

[@sannidaily]

Wow !! It looks so yummy.😍Thanks for sharing.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks MAMA!

[@dv7548]

I like to dice up my onion in small bits add a bit vinegar, and oregano with black pepper. Never tried on a charcoal grill. I'll be trying someday but first I want try a patchcock turkey. That would a first to. But I like KZbin you everything there. The for this content it was helpful.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks for watching DV.

[@EverettBBQ]

Like a warm cheese blanket! 🧀 Outstanding burgers, Johnny! 👊

[@Viewtoagrill]

I love my cheese blankie!

[@tracydoyle3671]

very informative and speaks very clearly too!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Tracy. Thank you very much.

[@tracydoyle3671]

@@Viewtoagrilliso excited to try this for the first time today on Australia day!!!! Brand new weber :)

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Awesome! Nicely done!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Tom. Thanks!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Johnny!! Great video brother and I love how hot my Slow N Sear gets so I can put a super sear on anything!! By the way those burgers looked spot on!!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Ricer. Yes sir! The slow n sear really makes this reverse sear easy!

[@Mankitchenrecipes]

Those are some great looking burgers Johnny!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Kevin. Burgers… I never get tired of them.

[@Mankitchenrecipes]

@@Viewtoagrill Me either Johnny, me either! Love burgers!

[@danielleebrick4272]

As promised. Great video, thanks!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Daniel. Now you must try it!

[@4seasonsbbq]

Great lookin burgers Johnny. A good burger is hard to beat. I just did a burger video on my flat top and it was delicious. Have a great weekend brother

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Ron. Thanks for watching. I’ll come by later and take a look.

[@walrus_man]

Going to try your method next time I cook me some burgers for me and the fam. Cheers Johnny!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Mr. Walrus. Let me know how you do!

[@Swifty-sv2my]

Just come across this channel, and loving how informative and to the point they are, so thank you for that! Any brands you recommend for the racks that I could ordering from the UK at all?

[@Viewtoagrill]

Anything stainless steel. I used and replaced a lot of racks in the past that rusted because they were not stainless. I think that is the main tip I can give you on that subject.

[@Swifty-sv2my]

@@Viewtoagrill perfect! Thank you very much! :D

[@onefloormasterful]

Burgers look Amazing!!! All the Best!!?

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thank you!

[@txfieros]

I’ll have to try this method. Usually I direct grill and one time I did smokehouse burgers on the pellet grill. Low temps at first and then cranked it up. They were quite good. Too smokey for the wife though. I like the method you showed because it will just give it a kiss or smoke.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hey Carlos. Yep, the small amount of smoke is just right. Doing it like this you get a little smoke plus the crusty out side from the sear. Great way to do a burger. Take care.

[@bobbicatton]

Wow, this sure makes me crave a burger😊

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hey Bobbi! Yeah makes me want another... matter of fact.. kids talked me in to making some more burgers today... LOL

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

Some mighty fine looking Cheese Burgers. Thanks for sharing the tips and tricks. Cheers!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks Stephen!

[@nelsoncontreras2615]

NICE JOB! KNOW I WANT A HAMBURGER!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Nelson! Nice to see you. I NEVER get tired of burgers!

[@JBsBBQ]

good stuff brutha!!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks JB.

[@Mick_Crevasse]

Nice video, brotherman! What was that stuff you were spraying on the grill grates to clean it?

[@Viewtoagrill]

CitruSafe... love it cause you clean while the grill is cool... much easier. CitruSafe Grill Cleaner - amzn.to/368L4rt

[@bobbyk2126]

Quality video Johnny! I still want the charcoal chimney stand BUT couldn't find on Amazom😂😂😂

[@Viewtoagrill]

My dad made that for me!

[@guilhermearruda5627]

great video!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks for the visit, take care.

[@ajsironworks3937]

Thanks bro. Great video

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Adam. Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@kenoger2866]

Great video

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks Ken.

[@danielwilliams5209]

I can never figure out how it happened, but once I was making spaghetti, and I didn't realize how high the heat was. When I dropped the ground beef in it started smoking like crazy, and I "OH, shit!"'ed, and pulled it off. Well, that really quick exposure to that super heat "burned" the meat, but it wasn't like gross charcoal burnt. It had the best taste I have ever tasted in meat I tried to recreate it numerous times, but it never works. It was like the "flame broiled" taste, but 100x better. Best spaghetti I've ever had.

[@Viewtoagrill]

I bet it was like discovering a new flavor!

[@stevefurlong7859]

Hi, I've watched a number of your videos and enjoyed then, but I'm always puzzled when you use chunks of wood to smoke that they don't seem to have been soaked. I always thought you needed to do that to produce smoke rather than fire. Am I wrong?

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Steve. Soaking wood produces white smoke which has a certain acridity to it… it just does not taste as good as clean smoke. Soaking wood chips may make the chips last longer and for an extremely short cook when you want to add smoke flavor to the surface then it may be ok… but for a longer cook and cleaner flavor you should really go with dry wood. But I always say… if you like it do it we all have different tastes.

[@elvan12581]

man I love your channel so much! I bought the weber kettle 22 inch basic (couldn't afford the premium or master touch) and will assemble it tomorrow give it its first burn and make these burgers on Friday after work. I've never grilled in my life before. I don't have your rub though :( any recommendations on rubs. I live in Canada.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Elvan. Let me know how you do and don't get discouraged if you fail a few times.... it takes practice. I hope you have a long spatula as well.

[@elvan12581]

@@Viewtoagrill I will tomorrow! Yes, I have a long spatula. Thanks for asking brother.

[@elvan12581]

@@Viewtoagrill hey brother. I managed to not the burn the food lol... And the burgers turned out decent a bit on the dry side. I was having all sorts of issues with the caol and not getting the grill hot enough... I definitely have a long way to go to learn and practice. Anyway thanks man. Next I'll try chicken quarters!

[@Viewtoagrill]

I have a video on chicken quarters… find it… watch it Padawan.

[@grgman8637]

Did you sear both sides of the burger, or do you just do one side?

[@Viewtoagrill]

Of course.

[@sirbigpappy]

johnny knows how to make a good burger

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Joshua. Thanks!

[@konacowboy]

Great looking burgers! It didn't look like they shrunk too much. Is there a secret to that?

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hey KC. That is a great observation. The high heat sear keeps the moisture in the burger. When burgers shrink it is a sign that you have rendered out all the fat and dried out the patty. These finished at medium well.

[@redveiner]

Do you reverse sear both sides of the patty or just one?

[@Viewtoagrill]

I reverse sear the whole patty then sear both sides.

[@brendenbrandi]

Great video! Now i want a hamburger. Good tips!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Bryan. I always want hamburgers. LOL.

[@mrbuenoson81]

What is the size of the bakers grid and pan?

[@Viewtoagrill]

That one was 10x15. It is the rack I use the most and it is stainless steel, it won't rust. Here is the set. amzn.to/3a2HZ20

[@oldlincolnpipewelder]

Looks delicious Johnny 🤤. I flattened some chicken breasts last week, and cooked em your way they were terrific! Too bad our internet here is terrible I can’t really upload much.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Awesome! I bet the were juicy and tender. Take care Joe.

[@mickey533]

Bravo!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Mickey. Thanks for watching.

[@Trumpetmaster77]

Good video good game!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Trumpetmaster. Thank you.

[@TheRocketman916]

What is the brand of the Patty press?

[@Viewtoagrill]

It is a 4.5 inch patty press. I ordered it off of Etsy.

[@tequilla1511]

Where can I purchase a patty press like yours?

[@Viewtoagrill]

I got that off of Etsy. One of the pottery makers… I don’t remember which one. Mine is a 4.5 inch press.

[@jaberoujourney]

I followed your steps yersterday..came out really juicy with a nice hint of smoke and char. I did cheat and temp my meat tho.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hey Jaberou! LOL. That’s not cheating. Making sure with a thermometer is the safe way, nothing wrong with that.

[@winstonwolf8256]

You get a like and a comment for this video.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks Winston. You get a heart and a reply! Take care and thanks for watching!

[@MrMnmn911]

Hi Johnny!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello MrMnmn911. Thanks for watching.

[@SDSBBQs]

I know those "dry brine" shots were directed at me. 😒 burgers looked great after that quick cure!

[@Viewtoagrill]

LOL. I was hoping you would see this! Ha! Hey Dash, thanks for watching man… you know I appreciate you. lol. Take care.

[@juliaflores7076]

Yum 😋

[@Viewtoagrill]

😋 Delicious!

[@patpierce2237]

I know I wouldn't keep my fly swatter anywhere near the food surfaces.

[@Viewtoagrill]

I like to keep the fly swatter where there would be flies… near food surfaces.

[@hom296]

Jeez...You're making me hungry!! joe

[@Viewtoagrill]

Ha! You are going to have to make your own.

[@hom296]

@@Viewtoagrill - Now your talk'n!

[@chipdr911]

What @BigStuBBQ said. Great video?

[@Viewtoagrill]

Thanks for watching!

[@cybersean3000]

B&B el producto de Mexico.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Si!

[@yep81]

not one detail is ever left out.

[@Viewtoagrill]

I like the details, I want the beginner to feel like they can actually do this if they went to try it themselves.

[@onefloormasterful]

!!!

[@Viewtoagrill]

lol

[@jarheadlife]

Make a burger and cut it open.... At least a bite!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Marine. I hear ya, I mix it up… sometimes taste test and sometimes not, just depends on how hungry the family is. Everything I cook is actually my family dinner. Thanks for coming by and watching, I appreciate it. Ooorah! Take care.

[@arthurmajewski6226]

Sorry... this clip has nothing to do with the reverse sear method... it's just flipping and turning as soon as patties are done... Plus... watching this clip feels more like watchinh a sales channel tv show... Sorry... not my cup of tea

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hey Arthur. I hope you find your cup of tea!

[@woohunter1]

He went from low and slow to right over the coals, to sear them…smh. Try to pay attention.

[@mg8720-u7j]

Make sure not to get a lose sliver of the wire brush on that grill. You will be making a trip to the hospital for surgery.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello MG. I have seen that on the news. Lately I have been using An abrasive pad with Citrusafe.

[@mg8720-u7j]

@@Viewtoagrill Sounds good. Be safe (I use a wire brush somtimes like you do but i like to go over the grate with a paper towel with a little oil just be be safe) The pad you mention sounds alot safer! Also, your burgers look real good!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Citrusafe is a great product and you can see it in my newer Weber videos.

[@MIKExMASSACREx]

Oh wow you have one of the most annoying voices I have ever heard 😂💀

[@Viewtoagrill]

😢