Smoked Whiskey Burgers Recipe | Traeger Grills

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• Step 1

  Open the can of pineapple and strain out the juice. You should have about 1 cup of pineapple juice. Set the rings aside for grilling (if desired) and reserve the juice for the sauce.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Can (20 oz can) pineapple rings in their juices

• Step 2

  For the Whiskey Sauce: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and a generous pinch of salt and cook until the onions are translucent and soft, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1/4 Cup yellow onion, diced

  • To Taste kosher salt

  • 3 Clove garlic, minced

• Step 3

  Pour in the whiskey and allow the alcohol to burn off for 30 seconds.

  Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoon whiskey

• Step 4

  Whisk in the brown sugar and ginger, then whisk in the cup of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and can coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup brown sugar

  • 1 Teaspoon ginger

  • 1/2 Cup low sodium soy sauce

  • 1/3 Cup water

• Step 5

  For the Burgers: Pour the whiskey into the ground beef along with 1 teaspoon of salt and gently incorporate with your hands.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Pound ground sirloin (15-20% fat)

  • 1/4 Cup whiskey

  • 1 Teaspoon salt

• Step 6

  Divide into 4 equal-sized portions. Gently flatten each portion to create your patty. Be careful not to over handle the meat. Lightly season with Traeger Beef Rub on each side.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Traeger Beef Rub

• Step 7

  When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

• Step 8

  Place the burger patties on the grill, close the lid, and smoke for 25-30 minutes.

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  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

• Step 9

  Remove the burgers from the grill and increase the heat up to 450℉. Close the lid and allow the grill to preheat.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

• Step 10

  Place the burgers on the hottest part of the grill. Cook the burgers for 4 minutes. Flip them and then brush the burgers with a generous amount of the whiskey glaze.

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  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

• Step 11

  Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes before topping the burgers with the cheddar cheese.

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  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 4 Slices cheddar cheese

• Step 12

  Place hamburger buns directly on the grill grate and toast for 2-3 minutes while the cheese melts on your burgers.

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  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 4  hamburger buns

• Step 13

  Before serving, add some extra whiskey glaze to the bottom of each bun, top with your burger, then add your favorite toppings such as grilled pineapple slices, bacon and caramelized onions. Enjoy!