How to Make Bacon Bourbon Burgers Like A Professional

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Bacon bourbon burgers –Let me tell you about a mouthwatering dish that’s gonna have your taste buds dancing: Bourbon Burgers! These ain’t your regular burgers; they come dressed with homemade bourbon BBQ sauce and crispy bacon. Perfect for a backyard cookout or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. Let’s dive into the flavors of this delightful meal!

Bourbon Burgers with Bourbon BBQ Sauce and Bacon

These burgers are not only juicy but packed with rich flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. And guess what? The bourbon BBQ sauce just takes it up a notch, bringing that sweet and smoky goodness right to your plate!

Bourbon Burgers with bourbon bbq sauce and bacon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
  • 4 slices of crispy bacon
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 cup bourbon BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently, but don’t overwork the meat.
  2. Form the mixture into four patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to help them stay flat while cooking.
  3. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add olive oil if using a skillet.
  4. Cook the burgers for about 5-6 minutes on one side, then flip them. Place a slice of bacon on each burger as they finish cooking. Cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium doneness, or longer if you prefer them well done.
  5. In the last minute of cooking, brush each burger with a generous amount of bourbon BBQ sauce. Remove from heat.
  6. Toast your hamburger buns on the grill or in the skillet for a minute.
  7. Assemble your burgers: place the patty on the bottom bun, add your choice of toppings, and finish with the top bun slathered with more BBQ sauce.

There you have it! Whip up these Bourbon Burgers for your next gathering, and watch everyone rave about the flavor explosion. Enjoy every bite, and don’t forget to save some for later!