Bacon Jam Burger Recipe
housemade bacon jam, cheddar cheese, herb aioli, pickles, served with fries
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Bacon Jam Ingredients
Herb Aioli Ingredients
Fries Ingredients
Method
Prepare Bacon Jam
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the bacon back to the skillet along with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, coffee, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
- 4
Blend the Jam
Once thickened, blend the mixture until smooth and set aside.
Prepare Herb Aioli
- 5
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
Cook the Burger
- 6
Form Patties
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into patties.
- 7
- 8
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
Prepare Fries
Assemble the Burger
- 12
Build the Burger
On the bottom half of the bun, spread a layer of bacon jam, place the cheeseburger patty on top, add a dollop of herb aioli, and top with pickles. Finish with the top half of the bun.
