Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Sliders (Print Version)
Savory sliders with caramelized bacon jam, seasoned beef, and melted cheese on toasted buns.
# Ingredients:
Meat
01 -
2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
02 -
1 pound chopped bacon
Produce
03 -
1 white onion, diced
04 -
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings
05 -
1 tablespoon salt
06 -
1 tablespoon black pepper
07 -
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Bacon Jam
08 -
1/2 cup brown sugar
09 -
1/4 cup bourbon
10 -
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
11 -
1/2 cup maple syrup
Cheese
12 -
6-9 slices American cheese
Bread
13 -
Slider buns
Cooking Fat
14 -
Wagyu tallow or cooking spray
# Instructions:
01 -
Flatten ground chuck into patties, season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then refrigerate until ready to cook.
02 -
Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp, remove bacon and discard half of the rendered grease. Add diced onion and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Return bacon to skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes. Incorporate brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Transfer mixture to a jar and set aside.
03 -
Heat a griddle to medium and grease with Wagyu tallow or cooking spray. Place patties onto the griddle and season the uncooked side. Cook for 4-6 minutes, flip, and after 2 minutes add slices of American cheese to melt.
04 -
Toast slider buns until golden. Layer cooked patties and bacon jam inside buns. Cut sliders to size and serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
For optimal flavor, prepare the bacon jam in advance to allow the flavors to meld.