Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 400 °F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

• Step 2

  In a medium bowl, add the boar and venison. Combine, being careful to not overwork the meat. Form the meat mixture into four 1/3 lb patties. Season both sides of the burgers generously with salt and black pepper.

  Ingredients

  • 3/4 Pound ground wild boar

  • 3/4 Pound ground venison

  • To Taste Salt

  • To Taste Pepper

• Step 3

  Make the special sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, sugar, and vinegar. Stir well and set aside.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup

  • 2 Teaspoon sweet pickle relish

  • 1/2 Teaspoon granulated sugar

  • 1/2 Teaspoon distilled white vinegar

• Step 4

  Insert the probe horizontally into the center of a burger patty. Place the patties directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, or cook to your desired doneness.

  400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• Step 5

  Place the sliced onion directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, place the cheese on the burgers, and the buns cut-side-down on the grill grates to toast, if desired.

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  Ingredients

  • 1  White onion sliced 1/4-inch-thick, for serving

  • 4 Pieces American cheese, for serving

  • 4  burger buns, for serving

• Step 6

  Remove the burgers, onions, and buns from the grill. Build the burgers. Spread the special sauce on the buns, add a burger patty, tomato, lettuce, and grilled onions, as desired. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • 1  Tomato, sliced 1/4-inch-thick, for serving

  • 4 Pieces Iceberg lettuce, for serving