Bourbon-Bacon Jam Burger
A juicy burger topped with sweet-savory bourbon-bacon jam, smoked gouda, and fresh greens, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices smoked gouda cheese
- Burger buns
- Lettuce and tomato for topping
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Sauté the chopped onions in the same skillet until translucent and fragrant.
- Add bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and the chopped bacon into the skillet. Simmer until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into patties.
- Grill the patties to desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Add gouda during the last minute of grilling.
- Assemble the burger with the grilled patty, bourbon-bacon jam, lettuce, and tomato on a bun.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based alternative. Customize toppings to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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