Classic American Burger

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup finely chopped bread-and-butter pickles
• 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds ground chuck 80/20 blend
• 4 hamburger buns, preferably brioche, split and toasted
• 4 pieces of butter lettuce
• 4 tomato slices
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4-8 pieces of crisp bacon
• Sliced avocado

Ketchup Sauce

• In a medium bowl, mix the ketchup with the mayonnaise, pickles, vinegar, dry mustard, cayenne and Old Bay; season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Burgers

• Light grill or preheat a grill pan.
• In a large bowl, season the chuck with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
• Gently mix the seasonings into the meat and shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
• Grill the hamburgers over moderately high heat for about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Set the burgers on the buns, top with the ketchup sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon and avocado and serve.

* Recipe provided by Chef Jesse McQuarrie of Feast Catering

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