Gorgonzola Burgers

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3 pounds ground chuck

1 (2-ounce) bottle Cajun hot sauce, or to taste

2 cups hickory wood chips, soaked for 30 minutes

4 muffaletta buns, or other very large rolls, spilt

1 pound maple bacon, cooked until crisp

Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce, recipe follows

Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows

Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce:

2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup white wine

1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola

Barbecue Sauce:

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes