12 slices good-quality smoky bacon
\nEVOO, for drizzling
\n2 tbsp. butter
\n1 large onion, chopped or thinly sliced
\nCoarse salt and coarse black pepper
\n1\/2 cup cloudy apple cider
\n1\/4 cup dark amber maple syrup
\n3 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
\n1 1\/2 lbs. ground beef sirloin
\n2 tbsp. grainy dijon mustard
\n8 large, thin slices gruy\u00e8re or sharp cheddar
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\nPreheat the oven to 375\u00b0. Arrange 8 slices bacon on a broiler pan and bake until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Finely chop the remaining bacon.<\/p>\n
In a skillet, heat a drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the butter to melt. Add the onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 15 minutes. Add the cider, maple syrup and worcestershire and simmer at a rapid but controlled bubble, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n
In a bowl, combine the beef, chopped bacon, mustard and lots of pepper. Form into 4 patties thinner at the center than at the edges for even cooking. Drizzle with EVOO and season with salt. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook for 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the other side for medium doneness. In the last minute or so, top each burger with 2 slices of cheese to melt.<\/p>\n
Serve the burgers on buns, each topped with 2 slices of crisp bacon and some of the maple onions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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