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Smoked Bison Burgers
By Traeger Kitchen
Bourbon caramelized onions are piled on top of juicy Traegered bison patties and melty american cheese. Finish this burger off with your favorite toppings for one big, flavorful bite.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
35 Minutes
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
4
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| 4 Tablespoon | butter |
| 2 Large | yellow onion, sliced |
| 1 Teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 Teaspoon | Black pepper |
| 1 Cup | brown sugar |
| 2/3 Cup | bourbon |
| To Taste | Pepper |
| 3 Pound | ground bison, 94% lean |
| 8 Slices | American cheese |
| 4 Whole | buns |
| 1 Head | butter lettuce |
| 4 Slices | tomatoes |
Steps
1
Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Ingredients
4 Tablespoon butter
2 Large yellow onion, sliced
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Black pepper
2
Cook onions, stirring occasionally until golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Add the sugar to the pan and remove from heat.
Ingredients
1 Cup brown sugar
3
Add the bourbon to the onions and carefully ignite with a long match. Allow flames to die out and then continue to cook until the onions are glazed, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Ingredients
2/3 Cup bourbon
To Taste Salt
To Taste Pepper
4
Break the bison up in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide meat and form into eight 4” patties.
Ingredients
3 Pound ground bison, 94% lean
To Taste Salt
To Taste Pepper
5
When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 450° if available.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
6
Grill burgers 5 minutes per side. The last 2 minutes of cooking, add the cheese to melt and place buns cut side down to toast.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Ingredients
8 Slices American cheese
4 Whole buns
7
Remove burgers and buns from grill and assemble. Start with the bottom bun, then a burger patty. Add some bourbon onions, another burger patty, more bourbon onions, lettuce, tomato and the top bun.
Ingredients
1 Head butter lettuce
4 Slices tomatoes
8
Serve with condiments of your choice. Enjoy!