Best Bacon Jam Burger Recipes

Bacon Jam Burger image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bacon
1/2 white onion, chopped
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 bunch roughly chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons pepper
Grapeseed oil, for cooking the burger
4 slices American cheese
4 slices Cheddar
4 hamburger buns, toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup arugula

Steps:

For the bacon jam: Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp and the fat has rendered out. Allow to cool, then chop the bacon.
In the same pan with the bacon drippings, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened. Add the brown sugar, vinegar and thyme; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture has thickened to a jam-like consistency, about 20 minutes. Stir in the bacon; remove from the heat.
For the burger: Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties. Sprinkle both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a pan or griddle over high heat. Cook the patties until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip over the patties and cook until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side or to the desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes for medium-rare. Add 1 slice of American cheese and 1 slice of Cheddar to the top of each patty during the last minute of cooking, then top the pan with a basting cover or tent the patties with aluminum foil to melt the cheese.
Coat the bottom of the buns with mayo. Put the patties on the mayo-coated buns and top with the arugula and bacon jam. Sandwich the burger together with the tops of the buns and serve immediately.

Smoked Bacon Blue Burger with Caramelized Onion Tomato Jam image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 (1/4-inch) thick slices applewood smoked bacon
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Caramelized Onion Tomato Jam, recipe follows
4 kaiser rolls, sliced and toasted
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large saute pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until golden brown and crisped, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Form the ground beef into 4 patties, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle both sides of each patty liberally with salt and pepper.
Heat a grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat, adding the canola oil if applicable. Cook the patties for approximately 3 minutes, then flip and top with the blue cheese crumbles (cover to melt). Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes for medium, or continue cooking to your desired doneness.
Build the burgers by placing each cooked patty on the bun bottoms. Top with the bacon and smear the top buns with the Caramelized Onion Tomato Jam and place on top of the other ingredients. Serve immediately.
In a high-sided saute pan with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, season with the salt, cover and cook until they are wilted and soft, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and cook the onions until they are golden and caramelized, stirring often, another 20 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and saute, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook an additional 10 minutes. Add the molasses, sugar, vinegar, allspice, chipotle powder and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the jam, stirring constantly, until the tomatoes breakdown and the jam becomes thick, about 20 minutes.