Maple Glazed Jalapeno Burgers w/Spicy Ranch Sauce

BURGERS 1 lb Ground Beef ½ lb Bacon ¼ cup Red Onion...chopped 1 Jalapeno…diced (ribs and seeds removed) 1 tbs Liquid Smoke 2 cloves garlic…minced GLAZE 1/3 cup Maple Syrup 2 tbs Butter...melted 2 tbs Worcestershire Sauce 1 tbs Franks Red Hot 1 tsp Instant Coffee SPICY RANCH SAUCE ½ cup Coconut Milk…refrigerated 24 hours (using solid cream only) ½ cup Mayo 1 Jalapeno…diced ¼ cup green Onion…sliced thin 1/8 cup fresh Cilantro 3 tbs Lime Juice 1/8 tsp Cayenne MAKE SAUCE With immersion blender…combine mayo, coconut milk, lime juice and cayenne until well blended and creamy. Stir in cilantro, green onion and jalapeno. Keep cold in fridge. MAKE GLAZE Combine all ingredients together...mix well. MAKE BURGERS Fry bacon until crispy…remove with slotted spoon onto napkin and set aside. Drain all grease from pan and toss in the jalapeno, onion and garlic…season with salt and pepper. Saute until heated through and soft…about 3 minutes. In a large bowl mix your beef with cooked bacon, liquid smoke, and jalapeno mixture. Shape into 4 patties and grill, basting with glaze, until internal temp 160 or done to your liking. Add on your favorite toppings with a dollop of Spicy Ranch Sauce.

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