Animal Style Double Double

Directions

Form meat into 4 patties, thin and slightly larger than the size of your bun

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Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to skillet.

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Reduce heat to medium low, and cook, tossing and stirring occasionally until onions are well browned, about 15 mins. Preheat oven to 400 degrees

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Once onions begin to sizzle heavily and appear dry, add 1 tablespoon water to skillet and stir

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Continue cooking until water evaporates and onions start sizzling again

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Repeat process, adding 1 tablespoon of water with each iteration until onions are meltingly soft and dark brown, about 3 times total

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Transfer to a small bowl and set aside while leaving any residual butter in the pan

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To make the burger and animal fry topping: Add mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, sugar, and vinegar to a small bowl and stir to combine

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Place closed buns in preheated oven for 2 minutes until slightly darker and just the slightest bit crispy

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using the butter left behind by the onions, press the buns into the pan and toast for a few seconds until crispy. If there is no butter left in the pan, add a 1/2 a tablespoon or so to the pan

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Season the patties with salt and pepper. Preheat pan on high and add the patties to the pan.

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Cook without moving until well browned and crusty on first side, about 2 1/2 minutes

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While they are cooking, spread about a tablespoon of mustard to the raw side. Flip and cook the mustard side as well, another minute

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Add the sauce to each half of the bun. From the bottom up: add four pickles, then one slice of tomato and lettuce. Top the first meat patty with a slice of cheese and put some caramelized onions on top of each patty. Stack two patties together and add on top of the lettuce. Top with top bun.

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Enjoy!

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