Smoked Pastrami Burgers

Steps

• 1

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

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 2

  Divide the ground beef into 8 equal-sized (4 oz.) patties and season both sides with Traeger Beef Rub.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Pound Ground Chuck

  • To Taste Traeger Beef Rub

• 3

  Insert the probe horizontally into the center of a burger patty. Place the burgers directly on the grill grates. Close the lid, and smoke for 30 minutes.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 4

  Make the fry sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayo, BBQ sauce, and pickle juice. Stir to combine, cover, and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise

  • 1/3 Cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce

  • 2 Teaspoon pickle juice

• 5

  Remove the burgers from the grill and increase the temperature to 450°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

• 6

  Place the burgers directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip. Add the pastrami to the grill in 8 individually portioned piles. Close the lid and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 1 Pound pastrami, thick sliced

• 7

  Carefully transfer the pastrami to the top of the burgers and place a slice of cheese on each. If desired, place the buns cut-side down on the grill grates to toast. Close the lid and cook until the cheese is melted and the burgers reach an internal temperature of 160°F, or desired level of doneness.

  450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 8 Slices sharp cheddar cheese

  • 8  buns

• 8

  Remove the burgers and buns from the grill. Transfer the pastrami-topped burgers to the bottom bun. Slather the top bun with the fry sauce, add the burger toppings of your choice and serve immediately. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  lettuce, for serving

  •  Tomatoes, sliced, for serving

  •  Red onions, sliced, for serving

  •  Pickles, as needed, for serving