Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Sliders (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy sliders topped with bourbon bacon jam and melted cheese, ideal for gatherings or game day snacking.
# Ingredients:
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2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon pepper
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1 tablespoon garlic
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6-9 slices American cheese
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Slider buns
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Wagyu tallow or cooking spray
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1 pound bacon, chopped
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1 white onion, diced
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4-5 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup bourbon
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/2 cup maple syrup
# Steps:
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Flatten ground chuck in a pan, season with salt, pepper, and garlic. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
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Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Remove bacon and discard half of the rendered grease.
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Add diced onion to the skillet with remaining bacon grease. Cook for 10 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
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Return the cooked bacon to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Transfer to a jar and set aside.
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Heat a griddle to medium temperature and grease with tallow or cooking spray. Cook each patty for 4-6 minutes per side. Season the backside before flipping. Add American cheese 2 minutes before the patties are finished cooking.
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Toast slider buns on the griddle. Assemble sliders with cooked patties, bacon jam, and toasted buns. Cut and serve immediately.