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Ralph Lauren's signature burger. At his Chicago restaurant, they use a mix of chuck, brisket, and short rib. If you have an awesome butcher, ask him or her to give you a blend, but you'll get great results with chuck alone.

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann's or Best Foods)
• 1/3 cup ketchup (preferably Heinz)
• 2 tablespoons sweet relish
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cornichons
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Tabasco)
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 3 pounds ground beef chuck (20% fat)
• Kosher salt
• 8 ounces clothbound cheddar (such as Cabot), thinly sliced
• 8 sesame buns, toasted
• 16 slices bacon, cooked
• Green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and sliced pickles (for serving)

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