Jul 13 2026
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Bacon Onion Jam Burger Recipe

Inspired by Jo's American Bistro
Time1h
Serves2

All-natural ground beef patty, topped with dijon, bacon onion jam, cheddar cheese, and house made special sauce, served with hand cut fries and house made pickles

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Bacon Onion Jam

Burger Assembly

Hand Cut Fries

House Made Pickles

Method

Bacon Onion Jam

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Sauté Onions

    In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add chopped bacon, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and thyme to the onions. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.

Burger Patty

  1. 4

    Prepare the Patty

    In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into two patties.

  2. 5

    Cook the Patty

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.

  3. 6

    Melt the Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 7

    Spread Dijon

    Spread Dijon mustard on the bottom half of each burger bun.

  2. 8

    Add the Patty

    Place the cooked beef patty on top of the mustard.

  3. 9

    Top with Jam

    Add a generous amount of bacon onion jam on top of the patty.

  4. 10

    Add Special Sauce

    Spread special sauce on the top half of the bun and place it on top of the burger.

Hand Cut Fries

  1. 11

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and cut the potatoes into fries.

  2. 12

    Fry the Potatoes

    In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.

  3. 13

    Season the Fries

    Remove fries from oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

House Made Pickles

  1. 14

    Prepare the Brine

    In a bowl, mix white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

  2. 15

    Slice Cucumbers

    Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a jar.

  3. 16

    Combine and Refrigerate

    Pour the brine over the cucumbers and seal the jar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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