Northwest Indiana Style Smash Burger

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Smash Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons chopped gherkins 

1 tablespoon ketchup 

1 tablespoon sriracha 

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Burgers:

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, preferably 70/30 or 80/20, divided into four 6-ounce balls 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Granulated garlic, for sprinkling

8 slices American cheese 

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 

4 hamburger buns, preferably brioche 

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, or 4 whole leaves 

1 beefsteak tomato, sliced