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Ultimate Jalapeño Bacon Jam Burger
Recipe by Mr. Make It Happen
A juicy smash‑burger topped with sweet‑spicy jalapeño bacon jam and a tangy homemade burger sauce, sandwiched between toasted brioche buns. This recipe walks you through making the jam, sauce, and perfect smash patties for a restaurant‑quality burger at home.
MediumAmericanServes 2
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
28m
Prep
48m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 26m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$16.99
Per serving:$8.50
Critical Success Points
- • Render bacon slowly in a cold pan for maximum crispness.
- • Caramelize the onion and jalapeño without burning.
- • Simmer the jam until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency.
- • Press the burger patty firmly to develop a crust.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil and rendered bacon fat can splatter – use a splatter guard if needed.
- • If using bourbon, keep it away from open flames.
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