Pub Burgers w/ Tart Cherry Bacon Jam
Chef Daniel Cox
American
Burgers
Indulge in our irresistible Pub Burger featuring a savory twist: Tart Cherry Bacon Jam. Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly grilled, juicy beef patty topped with a generous dollop of tangy-sweet jam infused with the rich flavors of tart cherries and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
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1 lb Ground Beef
1 Egg
¼ C Breadcrumbs
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Onion Powder
1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
1 Shallot, minced
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1 lb Bacon, chopped
1 Yellow Onion, diced
5 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
½ C Brown Sugar
1 Jar (8oz) Tart Cherry Juice (concentrated)
½ C Water
1 C Dried Tart Cherries, unsweetened
1 Sprig Rosemary
5 Bay Leaves
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Chef’s Knife
Cutting Board
Skillet
Sauce Pan
Cooking Spoon
Spoonula
Mixing Bowls
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Directions
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Mix all ingredients well in a large bowl.
Portion into 8 oz patties, shaping as you go.
Sear on both sides and finish in the oven at 400° F until 130 -135 (medium)
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Chop bacon and cook in a pan until crispy. Remove bacon and the fat.
In 2 tablespoons of bacon fat, sauté chopped onion, garlic and pepper flakes for about 5 minutes.
Deglaze pan with cherry juice and water. Add remaining ingredients and bring the bacon back into the pan.
Simmer covered on low for 2 hours. Most liquid will be gone. Remove bay leaves and rosemary. Fully cool.