BBQ Education on Smoked Burgers

Pink meat and the pink smoke ring

When using a smoker-style bbq, the smoke gives meat a pinkish hue. People immediately think meat isn�t cooked when they see pink. To determine if the product is thoroughly cooked use other indicators. If the meat feels right it is probably cooked, but if unsure always check the temperature.
This cooking method gives the meat closest to the edge a pinkish hue known as a �smoke ring.� This ain�t a bad thing! In fact, it is highly desirable and will not affect the taste or safety of the meat. So pass on the news�