Bacon Cheeseburger with Bourbon Bacon Jam
Ingredients
| 4 8 oz packages | Bacon (for the jam) |
| 2 cups | Red Onions, finely diced (for the jam) |
| 1 cup | White Onion, finely diced (for the jam) |
| 6 cloves | Garlic, minced (for the jam) |
| 2 teaspoons | Chili Powder (for the jam) |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Hungarian Smoked Paprika (for the jam) |
| 3/4 cup | Bourbon (for the jam) |
| 1/2 cup | Maple Syrup (for the jam) |
| 1/3 cup | Balsamic Vinegar (for the jam) |
| 2/3 cup | Brown Sugar (for the jam) |
| 2 1/2 pounds | 90% Lean Ground Beef |
| 1/2 pound | Cheese of Choice (cheddar, pepper jack, Swiss, etc.), shredded or small diced |
| 2/3 cup | Bourbon Bacon Jam (additional can be served along with the burgers) |
Salt & Pepper to taste |
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| 2 8 oz packages | Bacon, baked until crisp |
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Directions
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For Bourbon Bacon Jam:
Dice bacon. Cook in frying pan over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to plate lined with paper towel to drain.
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Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings. In same skillet, use reserved bacon drippings to sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic. Sauté one minute. Add chili powder and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
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Increase heat. Add bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Bring to boil. Cook 5 minutes. Add bacon into jam mixture. Cook 15-20 minutes until thickened. Skim excess fat off top of jam. Pack into jars. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Warm in microwave before using.
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For burgers:
Combine ground beef, Bourbon Bacon Jam and cheese. Make 6 patties. Season as desired. Cover and refrigerate.
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Cook over medium heat until desired doneness. Serve with crisp bacon strips, favorite burger toppings and smear of bacon jam on a gluten free bun. Burgers can be made ahead and frozen.
Note: Jones Dairy Farm’s bacon products are currently suspended.
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