Howardstown Burger Recipe
Double smash burger, American cheese, Uncle Boojie's Famous Bourbon Bacon Jam, pickles, toasted brioche bun.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Bacon Jam
Assembly
Method
Burger Patties
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Gently mix until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Divide the beef into 2 equal portions and shape each into a loose ball.
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese
Flip the patties and immediately place 2 slices of American cheese on each patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Bacon Jam
- 4
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
- 5
- 6
Create the Jam
Add the cooked bacon, brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Assembly
- 7
- 8
Assemble the Burgers
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a cheeseburger patty, top with a generous spoonful of bourbon bacon jam, and add sliced pickles. Cover with the top half of the bun.