Ingredients:
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2 ½ lb - Ground beef
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6 Slices of American cheese
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2 tsp - Salt
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2 tsp - Ground black pepper
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Dill pickles, sliced
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6 Burger buns
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⅓ cup - Melted butter
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Burger Sauce
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½ cup - Mayonnaise
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1 tbsp - Ketchup
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½ tbsp - Dijon mustard
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¼ tsp - Ground black pepper
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Parchment paper cut into squares of about 6 inches
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Cast iron skillet or burger press (optional)
Directions:
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Preheat your grill to 350°F;
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Separate the ground beef into 12 equal-sized portions; Place a beef patty between two layers of parchment paper and press down to a 1/4 inch flat patty using a cast iron skillet, a burger press, or your hands; Fold a slice of American cheese and place in the center of the beef patty then add 1 tbsp of Hot Pepper Bacon Jam on top; Close with another 1/4 inch flat patty by pinching and pushing the edges to secure the cheese and jam inside then season with salt and pepper to taste; Repeat for each burger;
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Brush the interior of each burger bun with melted butter;
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Make the burger sauce: combine all Burger Sauce ingredients into a bowl and mix; Set aside in the refrigerator;
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Place the burgers on your hot grate and close the lid; Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness; Grill the buns for 10 to 15 seconds;
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Assemble each Juicy Lucy Burgers between two grilled buns with a spoonful of burger sauce, a grilled beef patty, and 3 pickles; Serve and enjoy.