Bacon Bourbon Jam: The Best Burger Condiment Ever!
Bacon Bourbon Jam
I usually try to avoid superlatives when writing my blog posts, but today, I absolutely must. This recipe is, the-best-burger-condiment-you-will-ever-make! For that matter you may never want to make another burger condiment again in your life! Throw out all of the ketchup, mustard and pickle relish in your fridge and vow only ever, to make this one. OK, you see my point! I invited some family over the other day for a barbeque, as the summer sun had me craving a fat, juicy burger, and barbeque meals are really meant to be shared. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make this recipe, which I had spotted in my very fave magazine, Donna Hay -Issue 85, (I have altered it slightly). It was a huge hit. We were literally mounding this jam onto every bite of our burgers. I wish I had doubled the recipe because there wasn’t quite enough for the leftover burgers the next day.
Truly the best burger condiment ever!
I haven’t given a recipe for burgers here, because as far as I’m concerned, this recipe will go with any sort of burger – beef, turkey, chicken or veggie, and we all have our favourite way of making burgers. I used some beautiful lean ground beef with very little added; a bit of salt and pepper and a bit of dried basil and oregano. It is an old habit of mine to over-season my burgers, but if you use good quality meat, there really is no reason to do this. And when you are using the-best-burger-condiment-in-the-world, you don’t need much seasoning in your meat. I found some brioche buns in my local grocery store and used some lovely olive oil mayo (maybe try making your own), fresh tomatoes and some peppery arugula to construct the burgers. If your guests love cheese like we Canadians do, melt a generous piece of your favourite cheese on top of the burger just before serving. I also have a glut of cherry tomatoes growing on my back patio, so they found their way into my bacon bourbon jam. Don’t you just love this season?
I will be sharing this recipe with the gang at Fiesta Friday, Throwback Thursday, Foodie FriDIY, and Saucy Saturdays.
Check out the lovely fresh tomatoes from my garden!
Bacon Bourbon Jam
Ingredients:
200 g good quality bacon, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
250 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 – 3 tablespoons malt vinegar
Method:
Place the chopped bacon in a large frying pan, and fry until crisp. Remove the bacon bits from the from the pan and drain on paper towels. Remove all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pan.
In the same pan, add the olive oil and sauté the onions until they are transparent. Add the garlic and continue cooking until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the bacon, chili flakes, mustard, maple syrup, brown sugar and tomatoes to the pan. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes are cooked and the mixture has thickened, about 8 or 9 minutes.
Add the bourbon and 2 tablespoons of the malt vinegar and taste. If you feel that the jam could use a bit more acidity, add an additional tablespoon of vinegar. Cook for a further 2 minutes and then set aside to cool.
Burgers with Bacon Bourbon Jam…. Simply the Best!
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55 Responses to “Bacon Bourbon Jam: The Best Burger Condiment Ever!”
Love it Julianna. What a fantastic condiment, bacon on burgers is delicious and I would love to try this jam.
Thanks so much, Suzanne! I hope you do get a chance to try it! It is a real winner! Happy weekend to you! 😀
Looks good enough to eat without the burger..hehe. Thanks for sharing your recipe, Julianna!
True enough Nancy! Always happy to share with my blogging buddies! 😀
I agree with Nancy. Bookmarking this one.
Hey Hilda! Well, I “sampled” copiously before serving to the guests! Haha! 😀
This looks too good!
Tania @ http://www.thegammonkitchen.wordpress.com
So glad you like it, Tania! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
I said the same thing when I made bacon jam! It’s just the most amazing condiment ever…
Well, I am in awesome company, Tanya! Isn’t it amazing? 🙂
I love how you topped the bacon bourbon jam with more bacon. Mouth watering here! OMG looks insanely good.
Haha, Johanne! I am so happy that I got your mouth to water! Do try this recipe, then! You will love it! 😀
You should bottle this stuff commercially!!!
I’ve ALWAYS wanted to try bacon jam, I hear the stuff is straight up addicting. It looks great Julianna, thank you for sharing 🙂
So glad you like it Jess! And yes, it is very addictive! I am still dreaming about it 2 weeks later. I am just going to have to make it again…. very soon! 😀
Like this? Is there no button for love love love it!! I can almost taste the flavors just from the description & recipe!! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday. I can’t wait to make it!!
Mollie
You are too funny, Mollie! I will have to contact WordPress and ask them to install a LOVE button! Thanks so much for your enthusiasm! 😀
🙂
Excellent Julianna wonderful condiment. Thanks for the share.
Thanks so much, Sumith! 😀
I have never heard of bacon bourbon jam, but it sounds absolutely wonderful! I love all kinds of sauces. My refrigerator is full of them. I think I need to add this one to my list. Thank you, Julianna!
Thanks so much, Shari! This is one to add to your list for sure, but I bet it will be gobbled up quickly before it gets to sit in the fridge! 😀
Wowsers! Bacon jam! Would you judge me if I ate it like a soup?? Hah! Delicious, Julianna!
Haha! No judgement at all from me, Patty! Glad you like it!! 😀
That looks and sounds so good! I know my family would inhale those bacon jam slathered burgers. Thanks so much for sharing at Throwback Thursday!
Oh, they would inhale them for sure!! My pleasure to join Throwback Thursday! Such a great way to share our posts! 😀
Oh my goodnes YUMMY! 😍
Thanks Althea! 😀
You’re Welcome! U deserve it 🙂
I make a bacon jam but not with bourbon. I’m sure it adds some great additional flavor. I’m cooking turkey burgers tonight and I bet your jam would make my guests coming back for seconds. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday 🙂
It adds a beautiful depth of flavour, Judi! Hope you get to try it!
I made some Bacon Whiskey Jam last winter and it was amazing, it wasn’t really BBQ season though, so the idea of throwing it on a burger never really came up. This looks incredible!!
Thanks Natalie! Glad you like the look of this! Next time you make it , try it on burgers for sure! 🙂
Looks delicious
Thanks! 😀
SO MUCH YES. When I lived in Seattle a restaurant there specialized in bacon jam (well, other things too) and I just loved it!
I am absolutely drooling here! It sounds divine! Another gorgeous recipe thank I just know I will have to try and am sure I will get addicted to! I get a craving for a burger about once/year but I see I need to make some more this summer! Thank you for sharing this at Fiesta Friday! Have a great week! 🙂
Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, Petra! I assure you that you will love it! 😀
SOLD – I’ll be making a batch of this asap!!
Ooh, I love this idea. Will definitely be trying the next time I have burgers! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve saved a bacon jam recipe from this excellent site, but just from reading your ingredients, I already know that yours is much better!! I’m replacing it now. Will definitely make! Please keep reminding me ‘coz if I don’t try this, I don’t think I’ll ever forgive myself 😂😂
Haha, you are too funny, Angie! OK, I am reminding you now! I hope you enjoy it! 😀
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Sounds and looks amazing. Do you think it would be the same with regular tomatoes instead of cherry?
I think ao, but I might be inclined to scoop out some of the seeds in a regular tomato so that the jam won’t be too watery. Good luck, and let me know how it turns out. 😀
Oh, I would definately peel and deseed first. Thanks.
Anything with bacon has to be good but oh my! I have to try this.
You will love this, Liz! 😀
I love a good burger, and this jam sounds amazing!
Yes, please!!! There’s nothing like a good burger and this jam amazes me!
I am really glad that you like this, Debbie! It is a keeper for sure! 😀
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