Jul 14 2026
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Vanbarry's Bacon Jam Burger Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Bacon jam & blue cheese crumbles

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Bacon Jam

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patty

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Burger

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing while cooking.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patty

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Bacon Jam

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

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

  2. 5

    Sauté the Onion

    Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook in the bacon fat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Make the Jam

    Chop the cooked bacon and return it to the skillet. Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

Burger Assembly

  1. 7

    Toast the Buns

    Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Top with the cooked burger patty, a generous scoop of bacon jam, and sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top. Add a slice of tomato and cover with the top half of the bun.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Vanbarry's Bacon Jam Burger!

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