“Bacon strips can slide off a burger,” says Josh Capon, chef-owner of Lure Fishbar in New York City, “but the jam gives you a bacon-packed bite every time.”
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Prep: | 25 min |
| Cook: | 45 min |
| Yield: | Serves: 6 servings (plus extra sauce) |
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon, diced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 sprig thyme, leaves stripped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil, for the grill
- 2 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 sesame buns, split
- Sliced kosher dill pickles, for topping
Instructions
- Make the bacon jam: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to paper towels; pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the skillet. Add the canola oil to the skillet and heat over low heat. Add the onion; cover and cook 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 10 to 15 more minutes. Return the bacon to the skillet; add the white wine vinegar and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Make the secret sauce: Pulse the mayonnaise, ketchup, sherry vinegar, Sriracha and garlic in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Make the burgers: Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Form the beef into six 1/2-inch-thick patties; season with salt and pepper. Grill 5 minutes; flip and brush with the mustard. Grill 5 more minutes for medium rare, topping with the cheese in the last minute. Spread the sauce on the bottom buns; top with the burgers, bacon jam, pickles and top buns.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 1039 |
| Total Fat | 76 g |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 54 g |
| Cholesterol | 174 mg |
| Sodium | 1514 mg |
Reviews
This burger is always a huge hit and my favorite! The burger jam makes it and it really hits all the right notes.
Fabulous burger!!! My family loves this burger! Well worth the time to make.
Family summer favorite. I did not use the 12 slices of bacon as this was just too much for the budget. But, half that amount worked fine and was delish! The sauce is out of this world. Get ready to take a hamburger to a whole new level..
Probably not the healthiest pick but omg these were delicious!