Bacon Jam Sliders (Print Version)
Meaty sliders layered with sweet bacon jam, bourbon onions, and gooey cheese on crispy buns. Great for sharing!
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patties
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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2 lbs ground chuck with an 80/20 blend
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1 tbsp salt
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1 tbsp black pepper
→ Bacon Jam
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4 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1 white onion, chopped small
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1 lb thick-cut bacon, diced
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1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
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1/4 cup vinegar made from apple cider
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1/2 cup brown sugar
→ Assembly
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Cooking spray or Wagyu tallow
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Mini slider buns
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About 6-9 slices of American-style cheese
# Steps:
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Shape the ground chuck into flat patties, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then pop them in the fridge to chill.
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Crisp up diced bacon in a hot skillet, scoop it out, then discard half the grease left behind in the pan.
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Cook the chopped onion in the bacon grease on medium to soften it, around 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 4 more minutes.
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Stir the cooked bacon back into the skillet, letting it heat for a minute. Pour in the vinegar, bourbon, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Let everything simmer until it’s thick and jammy, about 10 minutes. Spoon it into a jar and set it aside.
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Heat up your griddle on medium, spray it with tallow or cooking spray, and lay the patties down. Season the top side, cook for a few minutes, then flip. Add a cheese slice on top after a couple of minutes and let it melt.
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Press the soft slider buns onto the griddle just until they get golden and crispy.
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Stack each bun with a juicy patty, then pile on a good scoop of bacon jam. You can slice them in half for easy sharing if you want.
# Notes and Tips:
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Swap regular bacon with smoked for a deeper flavor, and try smoked maple syrup too if you've got it.