Smoked Whiskey Burgers Recipe | Traeger Grills

Ingredients

• 1 Can (20 oz) pineapple rings in their juices
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 Cup diced yellow onion
• To Taste kosher salt
• 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 Tablespoons whiskey
• 1 Cup brown sugar
• 1 Teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 Cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1/3 Cup water
• 1 Teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 Pound ground sirloin, 80% lean
• 1/4 Cup whiskey
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Traeger Beef Rub
• 4 Slices cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• additional toppings: grilled pineapple, caramelized onions and bacon