Cook the bacon

• Lay the bacon in a cold frying pan and cook over medium heat until crisp.
• Transfer to a plate lined with paper and set aside.

Form and season the patties

• Divide the ground beef into four equal patties, slightly wider than the buns.
• Press a shallow dimple in the centre of each and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Grill the burgers

• Heat the grill to high and grill the patties until well browned on the first side.
• Flip the patties and top each with smoked cheddar.
• Close the lid so the cheese melts and the patties reach your preferred doneness.

Toast the buns

• Brush the cut sides of the buns with butter.
• Toast them on the grill until golden.

Assemble the burgers

• Spread burger sauce on the bun bases and add lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles.
• Place a patty on each, add bacon and finish with the bun tops.