Smoky Bison Burger Recipe

To make the sauce combine ketchup with ground chile molasses vinegar Worcestershire sauce garlic onion powder salt cumin and mustard.

Whisk well and set aside.

To prepare burgers mix the ground bison with seasonings in a large bowl.

Shape 8 patties of equal size and brush each with half of the olive oil.

In a large skillet add reserved olive oil and heat until smoking over medium-high heat.

Cook 4 patties covered for 5 minutes. Turn and cook another 5 minutes covered. (Add cheese if desired for the last 1 minute of cooking.)

Remove to a warm platter and cover while you cook the remaining patties.

Keeping the skillet warm brush the buns with olive oil and toast on either side for about 10 to 15 seconds.

Assemble burgers by placing cooked patties on bun bottoms topping with smoky sauce and pickles along with desired burger toppings.