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Smoked Bacon Jam Burgers

Difficulty: easy
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 12 ounces cheddar cheese cubes
  • SPG rub Salt, Pepper, Garlic
  • Smoked Gouda cheese slices
  • Burger buns
  • Bacon Jam:
  • 1 pound bacon chopped
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1-2 chipotles seeded and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes cored and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves

Method
 

  1. Mix ground chuck with cheddar cheese cubes. Form into patties, press to 1/2 inch thickness. Season with SPG rub. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Add red onion, cook 4-6 minutes. Add garlic, cook 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cook 4-6 minutes. Add vinegar, apricot preserves, chipotles. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
  3. Preheat smoker to 275°F. Season patties and smoke for 40-45 minutes. Add Gouda and melt. Remove burgers at 165°F, rest 5 minutes.
  4. Toast buns, assemble with bacon jam, burger, and enjoy!