Jalapeno Popper Smash Burger

60 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add the diced bacon and cook for 10-15 minutes until crispy with a slight chew.
  5. 5Add the diced bacon and cook for 10-15 minutes until crispy with a slight chew.
  6. 6Add the diced bacon and cook for 10-15 minutes until crispy with a slight chew.
  7. 7Drain the bacon and remove it from the pan.
  8. 8Drain the bacon and remove it from the pan.
  9. 9Drain the bacon and remove it from the pan.
  10. 10Remove the grease from the pan, leaving the drippings and bits of bacon.
  11. 11Remove the grease from the pan, leaving the drippings and bits of bacon.
  12. 12Remove the grease from the pan, leaving the drippings and bits of bacon.
  13. 13Add the diced white onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  14. 14Add the diced white onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  15. 15Add the diced white onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  16. 16Add the black coffee (or espresso), apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and fresh raspberries, then stir to combine.
  17. 17Add the black coffee (or espresso), apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and fresh raspberries, then stir to combine.
  18. 18Add the black coffee (or espresso), apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and fresh raspberries, then stir to combine.
  19. 19Once the berries start to break down, add salt and pepper.
  20. 20Once the berries start to break down, add salt and pepper.
  21. 21Once the berries start to break down, add salt and pepper.
  22. 22Add the cooked bacon back into the pan.
  23. 23Add the cooked bacon back into the pan.
  24. 24Add the cooked bacon back into the pan.
  25. 25Simmer on medium-low heat for 45-50 minutes, or until the bacon jam has thickened up.
  26. 26Simmer on medium-low heat for 45-50 minutes, or until the bacon jam has thickened up.
  27. 27Simmer on medium-low heat for 45-50 minutes, or until the bacon jam has thickened up.
  28. 28Remove the bacon jam from the heat and set aside.
  29. 29Remove the bacon jam from the heat and set aside.
  30. 30Remove the bacon jam from the heat and set aside.
  31. 31Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  32. 32Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  33. 33Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  34. 34Place down the 75/25 ground beef balls.
  35. 35Place down the 75/25 ground beef balls.
  36. 36Place down the 75/25 ground beef balls.
  37. 37Place some thinly sliced jalapenos on top of the patties before smashing them down.
  38. 38Place some thinly sliced jalapenos on top of the patties before smashing them down.
  39. 39Place some thinly sliced jalapenos on top of the patties before smashing them down.
  40. 40Season the patties with Jalapeno Salt.
  41. 41Season the patties with Jalapeno Salt.
  42. 42Season the patties with Jalapeno Salt.
  43. 43Carefully flip the burgers after about 90 seconds.
  44. 44Carefully flip the burgers after about 90 seconds.
  45. 45Carefully flip the burgers after about 90 seconds.
  46. 46Top the burgers with Havarti cheese.
  47. 47Top the burgers with Havarti cheese.
  48. 48Top the burgers with Havarti cheese.
  49. 49Let them cook for 30 more seconds while the cheese melts, then remove.
  50. 50Let them cook for 30 more seconds while the cheese melts, then remove.
  51. 51Let them cook for 30 more seconds while the cheese melts, then remove.
  52. 52To build the burger, grab a pretzel bun and add a generous amount of whipped cream cheese to the bottom bun.
  53. 53To build the burger, grab a pretzel bun and add a generous amount of whipped cream cheese to the bottom bun.
  54. 54To build the burger, grab a pretzel bun and add a generous amount of whipped cream cheese to the bottom bun.
  55. 55Place down two of the jalapeno patties on the bottom bun.
  56. 56Place down two of the jalapeno patties on the bottom bun.
  57. 57Place down two of the jalapeno patties on the bottom bun.
  58. 58Spread a good amount of the bacon jam onto the top bun.
  59. 59Spread a good amount of the bacon jam onto the top bun.
  60. 60Spread a good amount of the bacon jam onto the top bun.
  61. 61Place the top bun on the burger.
  62. 62Place the top bun on the burger.
  63. 63Place the top bun on the burger.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon, diced
  • 1 lb bacon, diced
  • 1 lb bacon, diced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 0.25 cup black coffee
  • 0.25 cup black coffee
  • 0.25 cup black coffee
  • 1 double shot of espresso
  • 1 double shot of espresso
  • 1 double shot of espresso
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 4 oz ground beef
  • 4 oz ground beef
  • 4 oz ground beef
  • thinly sliced jalapenos
  • thinly sliced jalapenos
  • thinly sliced jalapenos
  • Texas Jalapeño Salt
  • Texas Jalapeño Salt
  • Texas Jalapeño Salt
  • havarti cheese
  • havarti cheese
  • havarti cheese
  • pretzel buns
  • pretzel buns
  • pretzel buns
  • whipped cream cheese
  • whipped cream cheese
  • whipped cream cheese
  • bacon jam
  • bacon jam
  • bacon jam

Equipment

heavy bottom skilletpangriddle

Tips

  • Use 75/25 ground beef for juicy burgers and a good sear.
  • Carefully scrape up the edges when flipping burgers to keep the crust intact.
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