TGIFridays Inspired Jack Daniel's Bacon Cheeseburger

INGREDIENTS

1/3 lb

thick bacon

thick slices of sharp cheddar cheese

Hawaiian Buns ((white or wheat are fine too))

1 1/3 lb

fresh ground chuck

kosher salt

fresh cracked black pepper

Sauce Ingredients:

1 tbsp

onion powder

1 tbsp

garlic powder

1 tbsp

Tabasco sauce

1 cup

pineapple juice

1/2 cup

Jack Daniels

2 cups

brown sugar

2 tsp

Better than Bouillon Beef Base ((you can also use two beef bouillon cubes))

4 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce