Jun 09 2026
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Bacon Jam-boree Burger Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Two caramelized patties, American cheese, house made bacon jam, sliced jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, pickle, lava lava sauce, brioche bun

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Bacon Jam

Toppings

Method

Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patties

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, about 1 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness, adding a slice of American cheese on top during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Bacon Jam

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Onion

    Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Make the Jam

    Crumble the cooked bacon and add it back to the skillet along with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer with lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, a generous spoonful of bacon jam, sliced jalapeños, tomato slices, pickles, and a drizzle of lava lava sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.

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