Jun 09 2026
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Station 8 Brisket Burger Recipe

Inspired by Pumphouse
Time1h
Serves4

A hearty burger topped with Station 8 BBQ’s tender brisket, crispy onion strings, and smoky BBQ sauce, all stacked high for a bold, flavorful bite

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Brisket Topping

Onion Strings

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each.

  3. 3

    Chill the Patties

    Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while cooking.

Cooking the Burger Patties

  1. 4

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.

  2. 5

    Add the Brisket

    In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a generous amount of cooked brisket and a drizzle of smoky BBQ sauce. Cover to melt the cheese if desired.

Making the Onion Strings

  1. 6

    Soak the Onions

    In a bowl, soak the sliced onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Coating

    In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 8

    Coat the Onions

    Remove the onions from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Toss the onions in the flour mixture until well coated.

  4. 9

    Fry the Onions

    In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the coated onions in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 10

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a patty topped with brisket and BBQ sauce. Add crispy onion strings on top.

  2. 11

    Add Optional Garnishes

    If desired, add pickles, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes.

  3. 12

    Finish and Serve

    Top with the other half of the bun, serve immediately, and enjoy your Station 8 Brisket Burger!

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