First things first—let’s get our bacon crispy. Grab your favorite skillet and heat it over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until they reach a perfect golden brown, flipping occasionally. You’ll know they’re done when they come out crisp. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the bacon on a paper towel. This will also make your kitchen smell better than Sunday brunch.

While the bacon sizzles, let’s get to the beef. In a large bowl, grab your chilled ground beef. I always find that using extremely chilled beef helps maintain juiciness during cooking. Form the beef into four uniform patties, making them a bit thicker in the center than on the edges. This prevents them from puffing up during grilling. Sprinkling some sea salt and black pepper on both sides isn't just respectful to the beef, it helps enhance the flavor.

Time to fire up the grill! Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the patties on the hot grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium. Use a spatula to flip them gently, making sure to leave those beautiful grill marks. The smell that wafts through as the burgers grill? It’s practically summer in your backyard…or at least that’s what I tell myself.

While the patties are grilling, let’s whip up that scrumptious peanut butter sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of canola oil. This mixture should be smooth and a bit loose. If it’s going to be tricky to spread, add just a bit more canola oil. Stir in your chopped fresh chives for that extra hint of flavor.

Now for the fun part—assembly! Once your patties are cooked to perfection, take each bun and brush the insides lightly with melted unsalted butter. It gives a nice golden touch. On the bottom half of each bun, place a patty, then generously dollop on the peanut butter sauce. Lay crispy bacon on top, then finish things off with the top half of the bun.

Serving this burger is as simple as placing it on a plate, and perhaps adding some fries or a simple salad on the side. The first bite? Pure bliss. Your taste buds might just party hard as you dive into this unique combination.