Bourbon Bacon Burger Recipe
A half-pound beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, bourbon sauce, cheddar, and crispy onion strings on a toasted brioche bun.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Bacon
Bourbon Sauce
Burger Assembly
Method
Burger Patty
- 1
Prepare the Patty
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into two equal patties, each weighing approximately 1/2 pound.
- 2
Bacon
- 3
Bourbon Sauce
- 4
Make the Bourbon Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Burger Assembly
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of the toasted brioche bun, place a beef patty, top with a slice of cheddar cheese, two slices of crispy bacon, a generous drizzle of bourbon sauce, and a handful of crispy onion strings. Finish with the top half of the bun.
