Bacon Jam Smash Burger! Recipe 👇 Bacon Jam 1 lb thick cut smoked bacon, sliced into ¼ inch lardons 1 yellow onion, finely diced 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce ⅓ packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp high quality maple syrup Burger Sauce ½ cup mayo 3 Tbsp ketchup 2 Tbsp yellow mustard 1 Tbsp hot sauce of choice ½ Tbsp worcestershire sauce Kosher salt & black pepper Burger Patties 1 ½ lb ground beef Kosher salt & black pepper 8 slices american cheese Other Ingredients 4 Brioche buns Dill pickles To start, set a saute pan over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook, stirring often until the bacon is fully rendered and crispy, 15-20 minutes then Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Remove all but about 2 Tbsp of the bacon fat from the pan then add onions, jalapenos and a pinch of salt. Saute for 4-5 minutes until softened. Next add apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and maple syrup. Return the bacon to the pan, mix to combine, bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low for 8-10 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced and you have a jammy consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside In a small bowl mix together, mayo, ketchup, yellow mustard, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. Set aside. For the buns, set a pan over medium- low, add 1 Tbsp butter and once melted and bubbling, add a bun and toast, moving the bun around the pan for 2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with all your buns. For the patties, divide your beef into 3 oz balls. You should have eight balls. Make sure you have everything ready to go, your beef, parchment paper squares, salt & pepper and cheese Heat a cast iron pan over high heat. Once piping hot, working quickly, place a ball of beef into the middle of the pan, add a square of parchment and using a metal spatula, smash the pattie to ⅓ inch thin. Season lightly with salt & pepper. Let cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip and add the american cheese. Once melted, remove to a plate. Repeat with a second pattie. To assemble, bottom bun, sauce, pickles, two burger patties, bacon jam and then sauced top bun. Enjoy! - @cooking_with.kian