Best Burger Ever

Directions

1. 1
   Special equipment: Chimney starter, all-natural lump charcoal and kettle grill
2. 2
   Pass the meat through the coarsest die of a food grinder.
3. 3
   Place the ground meat into a bowl and mix together to evenly distribute the different types of meat.
4. 4
   Place in the refrigerator uncovered, for 2 hours.
5. 5
   After 2 hours, fill a large chimney starter with charcoal and light.
6. 6
   Once the coals are ashy white, transfer to a kettle grill and spread evenly.
7. 7
   Set grate over coals.
8. 8
   While the coals are heating, shape the meat into 4 patties that are 6 ounces in weight and 3/4-inch thick.
9. 9
   Sprinkle each patty on both sides with the salt.
10. 10
    Place on the grill and do not move for 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Flip the burgers every 2 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
12. 12
    Watch for hot spots and move the burgers if flare-ups occur.
13. 13
    Resist the urge to smash down on the patties.
14. 14
    Remove the burgers from the heat to a plate and prepare the buns by placing them on the grill, cut side down for 1 to 2 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove and place them cut side up on a platter.
16. 16
    Divide the cheese evenly between the top buns, set the meat patty on top of the cheese.
17. 17
    Coat the cut side of each bottom bun with a little mayonnaise and set atop the meat.
18. 18
    Allow each burger to sit upside down for a minute before flipping and consuming.