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For the relish: Heat a medium skillet on medium heat.
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Cut the bacon strips in half and add to the hot skillet.
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Cook the bacon until crisp, flipping halfway through the cooking.
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Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel lined plate.
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When the bacon is cool, break it into small pieces and set it aside.
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Reserve two teaspoons of bacon grease for the burgers.
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Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet used to cook the bacon (keep the heat on medium).
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Add the garlic and onions and cook until slightly browned.
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Add the sugar and curry and cook for about 3 minutes.
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Pour the two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar into the pan and scrape up the browned bits of onion and garlic.
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Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and stir well.
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Simmer the tomatoes for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid cooks down.
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Remove the tomatoes from the heat and stir in the bacon bits and mustard.
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Allow the relish to cool before serving.
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For the burgers: Whisk egg, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, reserved bacon grease, salt, and pepper together.
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Place the ground beef into a large bowl and add the egg mixture.
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Mix well with your hands.
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Form the beef into four patties.
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Brush a little bit of olive oil on a large skillet.
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Heat the skillet on medium-high.
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Cook the burgers for about 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on how thick the burgers are.
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As the burgers finish cooking, place a piece of cheese on top of each burger and continue to cook until the cheese melts.
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Toast the buns under the broiler until browned.
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Place a burger on each bun and smother with Tomato-Bacon Relish!
