Ready to Rock the Red,
White & BBQ? 🇺🇸

Before you dive into our top gear picks, elevate your barbecue game with this mouthwatering Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger recipe from Traeger Grills. Whiskey-infused patties are seasoned with brown sugar, hot sauce, and bourbon, then grilled to perfection and topped with crispy bacon and melty cheddar. It’s the ultimate flavor bomb for your Independence Day feast.

Don't have time to watch the video? Everything you need to know is below.
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🧨 What You’ll Need

For the patties:

     • 3 lbs ground beef (go 80/20 for flavor that holds together
        and drips with purpose)
     • Traeger Whiskey Dust or your favorite bold BBQ rub

For the glaze:

     • ½ cup brown sugar

     • Hot sauce (as much kick as you can handle)

     • ½ cup bourbon whiskey

The finishers:

     • 1 lb thick-cut bacon

     • 4 slices of sharp cheddar

Get the full recipe here

For the gear:

🔥 1. Grill & Chill 5-in-1 BBQ Tool

Why carry five tools when one can do it all?

Flip it. Fork it. Pop it. Slice it. Crack it open. This stainless-steel multitool is the MVP of your grill setup. With a compact, foldable design that splits into two and features heat-safe handles, it’s perfect for saving space in the camper or manning the backyard BBQ.

Pro tip: The built-in bottle opener means you’re never far from a cold one, even while flipping ribs.

♨️ 2. BBQ Grill Scraper

No bristles. No hassle. Just a clean grill every time.

If you’ve ever used a wire brush that left more mess than it cleaned, it’s time for an upgrade. This solid steel grill scraper is designed with a universal edge that fits a variety of grate styles—whether you’re grilling at the park, in your backyard, or out at the campsite. It’s safe, simple, and seriously satisfying to use.

Why it matters: Clean grates = better flavor and fewer flare-ups. Uncle Sam would approve.

🍔 3. Cast Iron Smashburger Press

For the guy who thinks burgers are a competitive sport.

This heavyweight cast iron press turns backyard patties into diner-style smashburgers with perfect sear and edge-to-edge crust. Whether flipping for friends or firing up the flat top solo, this tool brings steakhouse energy to the backyard.

Built for high-heat action. And cleanup? Easy. Just wipe and keep grilling.