'Some Like It Hot' Garlicky Bacon Cheeseburgers with Sriracha Ketchup

Ingredients:

• 12 slices meaty bacon
• 1 1/2 pounds 80% lean ground beef
• Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons finely grated onion and its juice
• A drizzle olive or vegetable oil
• 8 slices Pepper Jack cheese
• 3 tablespoons Sriracha
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 4 burger rolls, split

Lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickled jalapeños, to serve Sweet chili and/or hot pepper potato chips

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bacon on a broiler pan or rack set onto a baking sheet and bake until crisp.

Preheat a cast-iron skillet.

In a mixing bowl, combine beef with salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire, soy and grated onion. Form 4 patties that are thinner at the center and thicker at the edges for even cooking.

Add a drizzle of oil to the hot skillet and add burgers. Cook patties 8 minutes total, turning occasionally, melting 2 slices of cheese on each burger.

Combine sriracha and ketchup in small bowl.

Place 3 slices of bacon, some lettuce, a couple slices of tomato and onion on the buns and top with cheeseburgers and pickled jalapeños. Slather bun tops with sriracha ketchup, set in place and serve.