Ultimate Backyard Burger

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1 cup minced shallots

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons honey

1 cup canned chopped tomatoes, such as Bel Aria

1/2 cup corn syrup

1/2 cup sherry vinegar

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 teaspoons chipotle puree

Vegetable stock, if needed

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mustard Aioli:

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1 egg yolk

1/2 cup canola oil

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon mustard powder, such as Coleman's

1/2 teaspoon salt

Burger:

12 slices bacon

4 ounces very soft unsalted butter, melted 

3 pounds ground beef (or mixture of ground beef, ground brisket and ground lamb)

3 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon cumin

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

6 brioche buns

Olive oil, for brushing

6 thick slices artisanal American cheese (found at your local cheese shop)