Bourbon Bacon Jam Burger Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

homemade bourbon bacon jam topped with creamy blue cheese - you gotta try this one

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Bourbon Bacon Jam
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving the grease in the skillet.
2
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer.
3
Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Chop the bacon and stir it back into the jam. Set aside.
4
Cook the Burgers
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season the ground beef with salt and black pepper and form into 4 patties.
5
Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of blue cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
6
Assemble the Burgers
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill. Place each patty on the bottom half of a bun, top with a generous spoonful of bourbon bacon jam, and close with the top half of the bun. Serve hot.