Bacon Jam For Burgers is a slightly sweet and salty condiment, easily made in a skillet, and used on hamburgers to add lots of great flavor!
It’s Summer here in good ol’ Oregon, and that means lots of BBQ’d hamburgers! Today I want to share a simple recipe to make Bacon Jam for Burgers!
Wait… WHAT??? Bacon JAM? That was my question several years ago when I first heard of it. Since I make and preserve (can) most of our jams and jellies, I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why someone would want to spread bacon jam on an English muffin or toast! Ha Ha!
It turns out to be a completely different case. Bacon Jam is used as a condiment to really jazz up grilled hamburgers! (Oh! Face-palm). Let me tell you… it is absolutely DELICIOUS used in this way.
The recipe is straight forward and simple, and I highly recommend trying it on a favorite burger. Here’s how to make Bacon Jam For Burgers.
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Cook The Bacon
First, cut 5 slices of bacon in small pieces (I use kitchen scissors to make quick work of it). Place them in a large skillet (cast iron if you have one) and turn the heat to MEDIUM.
Cook the bacon until it is browned and crispy, then remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon. Place the bacon on several layers of paper towels to absorb excess grease. Set aside. Remove all the bacon grease from the skillet except for ½ Tablespoon.
Cook The Onions
With the heat still on MEDIUM, add chopped onions to the skillet. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until they have caramelized and browned. This will take a few minutes.
Stir in a Tablespoon of minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute, stirring often so the garlic doesn’t burn (and turn bitter in taste).
Make The Bacon Jam
Add the crispy bacon back into the skillet, then add maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a small pinch of cayenne pepper.
Stir these ingredients until fully combined, then turn the heat down to LOW. Let the bacon jam simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes OR until it starts to thicken. Stir the jam often while it simmers, to prevent burning.
Once the bacon jam for burgers has thickened, remove the skillet from the heat, and allow the jam time to cool. You will notice it will thicken a little more while it cools.
Enjoy The Bacon Jam For Burgers
To serve the bacon jam, prepare hamburger or cheeseburger patties as you normally would, whether outside on a BBQ or inside in a skillet.
Prepare the bun (we like to grill or toast them), and add the toppings you enjoy. I “usually” put mustard AND ketchup on my burgers.
However, when I am adding bacon jam, I simply spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun, top with lettuce, a grilled burger patty, spread bacon jam on top of the meat and add the top bun.
There is usually enough bacon jam to top 3 burgers, but the recipe can EASILY be doubled or tripled to meet your needs.
Serve, and enjoy the amazing pop of flavor the bacon jam brings to grilled burgers! It really takes burgers to the next level! I love it, and really hope you will, too!
I hope you have the chance to make Bacon Jam For Burgers for those you love! Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care… and have a wonderful day.
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- Thousand Island Salad Dressing
- Homemade Mayonnaise
- Herb Butter For Steaks
- Homemade Hoisin Sauce
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Original recipe source: Jordan Hanger, at: theninjacue.com/easy-bacon-jam
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Bacon Jam For Burgers is a slightly sweet and salty condiment, easily made in a skillet, and used on hamburgers to add lots of great flavor!
- 5 slices bacon cut in small pieces
- ¼ medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Cut bacon in small pieces. Place them in a large skillet (cast iron if you have it). Cook bacon on MEDIUM heat until browned/crispy. Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon. Place bacon on paper towels to absorb grease. Set aside. Remove all bacon grease from the skillet except for ½ Tablespoon.
Add chopped onions to the skillet. Cook on MEDIUM, stirring occasionally, until they've caramelized/browned (a few minutes). Stir in minced garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring often so garlic doesn't burn.
Add bacon, maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a small pinch of cayenne pepper to the onions in skillet. Stir until combined, then reduce heat to LOW. Let jam simmer on LOW heat for 10 minutes OR until it starts to thicken. Stir jam often while simmering, to prevent burning. Once thickened, remove skillet from the heat. Let jam cool (it will thicken a bit more while it cools).
To serve, prepare burgers as you normally would. Spread the thick bacon jam directly on top of the burger patty. Serve with your favorite condiments, and enjoy!
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