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Separate the burger into 8 pieces and create 1/4-inch thick patties out of each one.
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Fold the American cheese slices in half, twice, making a square, and stick into the middle of four of the patties, gently pressing down into the meat
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Place the other four patties on top of the patties that have the cheese, pinch to seal the edges, and form into perfect burgers roughly 3/4-inches thick. It's very important to seal it in! Season the patties liberally with salt and a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper and each side.
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Pour a little oil on a cast iron pan and set it over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, gently place in your burgers in the pan. Cook until a hard caramelized crust forms on the bottom of the burger (3-5 minutes), flip, and repeat. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, remove from the heat, and set aside to rest.
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Add your butter and onions to the pan and cook in the residual oil and beef fat until the onions soften and start to brown (approx. 3-5 minutes). Remove onions from the pan and set aside.
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Place your buns down on the pan and lightly toast to warm through (30 seconds-1 minute). Place your burgers on the buns, top with the onions and pickle chips, and enjoy!
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:::WARNING::: If you don't let your burgers rest, you WILL burn your mouth with molten cheese.
