Caramelized bacon with pecans

1. In a bowl, combine crumbled bacon, pecans, and maple syrup.
2. Mix together until bacon is covered with pecans and maple syrup.
3. Spread bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Let cool.

Burgers

1. Preheat barbecue to medium-high and oil grill. 
2. Shape ground beef into 4 equal patties.
3. Place patties on the grill and barbecue for 6 to 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).
4. Toast buns about one minute before beef patties are ready. 
5. Put it all together adding a patty, cheese, caramelized bacon, mayonnaise, and lettuce between two toasted buns.
6. Serve with homemade fries, seasoned mayo, a chef salad, and a cold beer.