Instructions

1. Place the bacon in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the bacon becomes a smooth paste.
2. In a large bowl place the ground beef, ground pork and processed bacon.
3. Add the beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper.
4. Gently combine all of the ingredients together until incorporated.
5. Divide the meat mixture evenly into 6 portions.
6. Form each portion into a burger patty. (They will average around 7.5 ounces)
7. Place the patties on a parchment lined baking sheet then allow to chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, fire up and preheat a gas grill on high.
9. Lower the grill and lightly oil the grates.
10. Remove the burgers from the freezer. Season the tops of the burgers then place the burgers on the grill seasoned side down.
11. Close lid and cook for 5 minutes.
12. Season tops of burgers, flip and cook for an additional 5 – 7 minutes.
13. A minute before the burgers are completely cooked, top the burgers with a slice of cheese and allow the cheese to melt.
14. Remove burgers and serve immediately on buns with toppings of choice.