L'hamburger Recipe
Served on a brioche bun with applewood bacon-onion jam, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, bourbon aioli & belgian frites
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Bacon-Onion Jam
Bourbon Aioli
Assembly
Method
Burger Patty
- 1
- 2
Bacon-Onion Jam
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the applewood smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into small pieces.
- 4
- 5
Make the Jam
Stir in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Bourbon Aioli
- 6
Make the Aioli
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, bourbon, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir well and season with salt to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator until serving.
Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Buns
Toast the brioche buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 8
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each brioche bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a cooked patty, a slice of Swiss cheese, a generous spoonful of bacon-onion jam, and a slice of tomato. Spread bourbon aioli on the top half of the bun and place it on top to complete the burger.
- 9
Serve with Frites
Serve the burgers with Belgian frites on the side. Enjoy your L'Hamburger!