Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 350°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• Step 2

  Make the candied bacon. Sprinkle the bacon with brown sugar. Place the bacon directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the bacon and cook for 10 more minutes, or until it reaches the desired doneness.

  00:20

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 8 Pieces sliced bacon

  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

• Step 3

  Remove the bacon from the grill and set it aside. Increase the Traeger temperature to 450°F. For optimal results, set it to 500˚F if available.

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

• Step 4

  Make the burgers. Divide the ground chuck into four (6 oz.) portions and form into patties. Season liberally with salt and pepper.

  Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Pound 80/20 ground chuck

  • To Taste kosher salt

  • To Taste coarsely ground black pepper

• Step 5

  Insert the probe horizontally into the center of the burger. Place the burgers directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and cook for 4 minutes. Flip, and grill for 3 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F or desired doneness. Add cheese and continue to cook for 1 more minute until the cheese has melted.

  00:07

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 4 Slices cheddar cheese

• Step 6

  Make the peanut butter sauce. In a small bowl, add the peanut butter, honey, and chipotle powder. Whisk to combine.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup chunky peanut butter

  • 1/2 Cup honey

  • 1/2 Tablespoon chipotle powder

• Step 7

  Remove the burgers from the grill. With a spoon or spatula, spread the peanut butter sauce on the hamburger buns. Assemble the burgers with candied bacon, onions, pickles, avocado, and tomatoes, if using. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • 4  hamburger buns

  • 1  medium sweet onion, sliced, optional

  • 4  dill pickles, sliced, optional

  • 1  avocado, sliced, optional

  • 2 Medium tomatoes, sliced, optional