Atomic Burger

Make the sriracha mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Taste and add more sriracha if you dare. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Prep the jalapenos: Wearing gloves (trust us), finely mince the fresh jalapenos. For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes. For maximum burn, leave them in.

Mix the atomic patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced jalapenos, ghost pepper powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne. Mix gently until just combined - don't overwork the meat.

Form the patties: Divide the spiced meat into 4 equal portions. Shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Press a dimple in the center. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Heat the skillet: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Warning: cooking spicy meat will release capsaicin into the air - ventilate your kitchen!

Cook the patties: Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Add pepper jack cheese during the last minute and cover to melt.

Toast the buns: Split the buns and toast them on the griddle until golden and slightly charred.

Assemble the Atomic Burger: Spread sriracha mayo on both bun halves. Add the pepper jack-topped patty, pile on pickled jalapenos, add crispy onion rings, and for the truly brave, add fresh habanero slices.

Serve with backup: Serve immediately with a tall glass of milk (not water - it doesn't help!), extra napkins, and maybe a fire extinguisher. Consider signing a waiver first.