Cookbook:Mesquite BBQ Burger

Ingredients

 * 1 pound ground chuck
 * ½ tsp mesquite smoke powder
 * 2 tbsp tomato paste
 * ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
 * Salt
 * Freshly-ground black pepper
 * 2 tsp light molasses
 * 1 tsp garlic powder
 * 2 tsp yellow mustard

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat grill to 500–575°F.
 * 2) Combine garlic, smoke powder, and 4 heavy pinches each of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
 * 3) Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Form into ¾ inch-thick patties and make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
 * 4) Sprinkle patties on both sides with seasoning mixture. Place on grill and cook, turning often, until desired "doneness" is achieved.
 * 5) Serve on buns with cook's choice of cheese and desired toppings.