Bacon jam –Are you ready to take your burger game from “meh” to “oh my goodness, yes”? Well, grab your apron and a sense of adventure because we’re diving into the tantalizing world of Cheeseburgers with Bourbon Bacon Jam! Yes, you heard that right—bourbon and bacon, together in glorious harmony! Your taste buds are about to embark on a wild ride!
Feast Your Eyes!
Before we get cooking, let’s appreciate this masterpiece!
Ingredients That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat
Here’s what you’ll need for these divine burgers:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (your choice!)
- 4 hamburger buns
- Maple-bourbon bacon jam (see below for the recipe)
The Bourbon Bacon Jam – Because Why Not?
Ah, now it’s time for the real showstopper—Bourbon Bacon Jam! You’re going to want to slather this on everything from burgers to toast, or even straight from the jar (no judgment here!). Here’s how to whip up this delicious concoction:
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you like a little heat)
Instructions – Let’s Get Cooking!
1. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Make sure all that delicious grease loves each other!
2. Remove the bacon and pour out most of the grease, leaving just a tablespoon in the pan. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
3. Toss in the garlic and cook for another minute, because who doesn’t love the smell of garlic?!
4. Time for the magic! Stir in the brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook it for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens into a glorious, jam like consistency.
5. Finally, mix the crispy bacon back into the mixture, stir it up, and let it cool. It’ll be hard to resist snacking on this straight from the pot!
Assembling Your Burger
1. Form the ground beef into four patties and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the patties on a grill or skillet until they reach your preferred doneness, topped with shredded cheese in the last minute of cooking.
3. Slather those buns with a generous amount of bacon jam, place the cheeseburgers on top, add some extras if you like (lettuce, tomato, pickles), and top with the other half of the bun.
4. Prepare for a flavor explosion that will make your head spin and your stomach sing!
Enjoy your culinary triumph! You’ve just created a burger that brings all the boys (and girls) to the yard, all thanks to the inspiring combo of bourbon and bacon. Cheers to burger greatness!