Hot and Spicy Bacon Burgers with Smoked Cheddar and White BBQ Sauce - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 12 slices thick cut Hickory smoked bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 2 pounds freshly ground beef chuck
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha pepper sauce (such as Huy Fong)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided(2 teaspoons for the patties, 1/2 tsp. for the sauce, 1/4 teaspoon for the tomatoes)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, cut into thin slices