Veal Smash Cheeseburger - Ted Reader

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 mL) kosher salt
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated dried garlic
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) prepared yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp (5 mL) sambal oelek (Indonesian crushed chili sauce)
• ½ tsp (5 mL) crushed red chili flakes
• 2 lbs (1 kg) ground Ontario veal
• 1 medium sized sweet onion, peeled and super thinly sliced into rings
• 1 medium sized red onion, peeled and super thinly sliced into rings
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
• SPG to taste
• ¼ cup (60 mL) softened butter, divided
• 8 soft hamburger buns
• 8 processed cheese slices (optional or your favourite melting cheese)
• 8 bread and butter pickle slices