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
Pub Burger Mix
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Egg
- ¼ C Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 Shallot, minced
Tart Cherry Bacon Jam
- 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
Tools
- Chef’s Knife
- Cutting Board
- Skillet
- Sauce Pan
- Cooking Spoon
- Spoonula
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Directions
Pub Burger
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)
Tart Cherry Bacon Jam
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.