Cookwith - The $46 Burger That Deserved an Award (with Kimchi Bacon Jam & Gochujang Aioli)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend, preferably grass-fed)
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup kimchi, chopped
• 4 strips thick-cut bacon
• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 cup baby arugula (or mixed greens)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for cooking