Smoked Bacon Jam Burgers
These Smoked Bacon Jam Burgers are packed with smoky, cheesy flavor. Juicy ground chuck patties are filled with cheddar cheese cubes, smoked low and slow, topped with melted smoked Gouda, and finished with a sweet and smoky homemade bacon jam made with chipotle peppers, tomatoes, apricot preserves, and crispy bacon.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Toast buns, assemble with bacon jam, burger, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 765kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 49gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 1313mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 597IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 337mgIron: 3mg
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