Cook the bacon

• Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until crisp.
• Set the bacon aside on paper towel and keep the rendered fat.

Prepare the patties

• In a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
• Shape the beef into four even patties.
• Press sliced jalapeño into the top of each patty.

Smoke the burgers

• Heat the grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
• Grill the patties, flipping once, until cooked to your liking.
• Top each patty with cheddar cheese and let it melt.

Toast the buns

• Place the split buns cut-side down on the grill.
• Toast until lightly golden.

Assemble the burgers

• Spread BBQ sauce on the bun bases.
• Add a patty, then the bacon and jalapeño slices.
• Close the burgers and serve.