In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, mustard, finely chopped pickles and salt and pepper (optional) together. The sauce will be a light pink colour. Set aside.
Prepare your Toppings of Choice
We love using caramelised onions, tomato slices, iceberg lettuce and pickles so we prepared these.
Prepare the Burger Patties
Weigh out 8 portions of 3 to 4 oz (~ 113g) of ground beef or eye it out.
Gently flatten the patty into a circle to your desired thinness, making sure to not mix or mold it too much. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
Cook the Burger Patties
Over medium-high heat in a skillet or pan, heat your oil.
Add the patties in. It will take about 2-3 minutes for the patty to get a nice brown crust.
Flip over and add a slice of American cheese on top. Let the other side of the patty cook for about 2-3 more minutes.
While the patty is cooking place a few drops of water in the pan and cover with a lid to help the cheese melt. When done take the beef patty off the heat.
Repeat this process for each of the burger patties.
Toast the Burger Buns
Melt the butter in a microwave safe dish using 20 second intervals.
Brush the inside of both buns with the butter and place face down on a pan over medium heat.
Take them off the pan when a nice golden brown develops around the edges.
Assemble the Patties
Add the secret sauce to the each side of your burger bun.
Assemble your burger adding your toppings of choice, two burger patties and more sauce if you wish.
Enjoy by itself or make some homemade fries to have the full takeout experience!
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