1-First: preheat your grill to medium heat, which takes about 5-10 minutes and ensures even cooking. Gently combine 1 pound lean ground beef with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, being careful not to overwork the meat to keep it juicy. Shape this mixture into 4 patties that match the size of your brioche hamburger buns, and press a small indentation in the center of each to help them cook evenly.

2-Next: lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking, then place the burgers on the grill and cook for a few minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. When you flip the burgers, add the 4 slices of fresh pineapple to the grill and cook them for 1-2 minutes on each side until they get tender with nice char marks. This step really brings out the sweetness in your pineapple bacon burgers.

3-While the burgers are grilling, you can prepare the other elements. Optionally, toast the 4 brioche hamburger buns and spread them with ½ cup mayonnaise or a mix of mayonnaise and barbecue sauce for extra flavor. Once everything is ready, assemble your burgers by placing a patty in each bun, then topping with the grilled pineapple slices, 8 slices of cooked bacon, and a drizzle of the additional ½ cup barbecue sauce.