Bacon Burgers with Bacon Onion Balsamic Jam
Ingredients
For the bacon onion balsamic jam
6 thick slices bacon, cut into small pieces
2 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced
2⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
For the burgers
4 thick slices bacon, minced
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. For the jam: Cook bacon in medium saucepan over medium heat until browned and beginning to crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil from saucepan.
2. Add onion to saucepan with bacon grease, season with salt and pepper, then cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Remove lid and add 2 tablespoons water. Stir well, scrapping up any bits from pan. Replace cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 10 minutes, or until onions are softened and beginning to brown. Add vinegar, mustard, 2⁄3 cup water, and bacon to saucepan. Bring mixture to simmer and continue cooking until liquid has thickened and becomes mostly absorbed, about 5 more minutes. (Jam can be made up to 2 days ahead of time, stored in the fridge, and warmed before serving.)
3. For the burgers: Combine bacon, ground beef, Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix until combined and form into six equal-sized patties. Heat grill or prepare pan over medium heat. Cook burgers 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
4. Serve burgers topped with jam.
Comments
This recipe is from Tracey’s Culinary Adventures and wow, it was awesome. While the burgers were lovely, I’m not sure they were that much more amazing than regular burgers. However, the jam was really something special. I would make this again in a heartbeat to go with steaks or burgers. I might even add it to the Christmas roster!
Shown here with Cheater Mustard Greens and Spicy Potato Wedges.
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