Steps

• Step 1

  Make the special sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside until ready to use.

  Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 2 Tablespoon ketchup

  • 4 Teaspoon sweet pickle relish

  • 1 Teaspoon sugar

  • 1 Teaspoon distilled white vinegar

• Step 2

  Make the burgers: When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 400℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

• Step 3

  Divide the ground beef mixture into 12 portions, 5 ounces each, then gently shape into patties. Season the patties on both sides with the Traeger Beef Rub.

  Ingredients

  • 4 Pound 80/20 ground beef

  • 1 Tablespoon Traeger Beef Rub

• Step 4

  Arrange the patties directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 minutes longer. Top each patty with a slice of cheese, close the lid again, and cook until the cheese is melted, 2 minutes more. During the last minute of cooking, place the buns on the grill to toast.

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  400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 12  slices of American cheese

  • 4  hamburger buns

• Step 5

  To assemble, spread a bit of special sauce on the bottom buns, then top each with pickles, a slice of tomato, a piece of lettuce, 3 burger patties, and a slice of onion. Spread more special sauce on the top buns, then place atop the burgers. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  Pickles, for serving

  • 1 Large tomato, sliced

  •  Butter lettuce, for serving

  • 1 Large white onion, sliced