Double RL Ranch Burger

Ingredients

• •½ cup mayonnaise and ketchup
• •2 tablespoons sweet relish
• •1 tablespoon finely chopped cornichons
• •1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
• •1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• •½ teaspoon garlic powder
• •½ teaspoon onion powder
• •¼ teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Tabasco)
• •to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• •3 pounds ground beef chuck (20% fat)
• •to taste Kosher salt
• •8 ounces clothbound cheddar (such as Cabot)
• •8 buns sesame buns
• •16 slices bacon
• •8 leaves Green leaf lettuce
• •2 medium tomato
• •1 medium red onion
• •16 slices pickles

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, cornichons, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce in a small bowl; season sauce with salt and pepper.

   5 min

2. 2.

   Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

3. 3.

   Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Divide beef into 8 portions (about 6 ounces each). Working with 1 portion at a time, cup your hands around the meat and begin to gently shape it into a round patty, being careful not to pack the meat too tightly. Lightly press down on patty to flatten, then press a slight indentation into the center with your thumb (this will prevent patties from bulging when cooked).

   10 min

4. 4.

   Generously season both sides of patties with salt and grill 5 minutes. Turn and top with cheese. Cover grill and cook until cheese is melted and patties are medium-rare, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.

   15 min

5. 5.

   Build burgers with buns, patties, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and special sauce.

   5 min