Jalapeño Popper Smashburger with Bacon Jam

50 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Start by making the jam! Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat, then add the diced bacon.
  2. 2Start by making the jam! Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat, then add the diced bacon.
  3. 3Start by making the jam! Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat, then add the diced bacon.
  4. 4Cook for 10–15 mins until crispy with a slight chew. Drain and remove from the pan.
  5. 5Cook for 10–15 mins until crispy with a slight chew. Drain and remove from the pan.
  6. 6Cook for 10–15 mins until crispy with a slight chew. Drain and remove from the pan.
  7. 7Remove the grease from the pan, but leave the drippings and bits of bacon in there. Then add the diced white onion and saute for 3 mins.
  8. 8Remove the grease from the pan, but leave the drippings and bits of bacon in there. Then add the diced white onion and saute for 3 mins.
  9. 9Remove the grease from the pan, but leave the drippings and bits of bacon in there. Then add the diced white onion and saute for 3 mins.
  10. 10Then add the coffee, brown sugar, and raspberries and stir to combine.
  11. 11Then add the coffee, brown sugar, and raspberries and stir to combine.
  12. 12Then add the coffee, brown sugar, and raspberries and stir to combine.
  13. 13Once the berries start to break down, add the salt and pepper, then put the bacon back in the pan.
  14. 14Once the berries start to break down, add the salt and pepper, then put the bacon back in the pan.
  15. 15Once the berries start to break down, add the salt and pepper, then put the bacon back in the pan.
  16. 16Simmer on medium low for 45–50 mins, or until the Bacon Jam has thickened up. Remove and set aside while you make the burgers.
  17. 17Simmer on medium low for 45–50 mins, or until the Bacon Jam has thickened up. Remove and set aside while you make the burgers.
  18. 18Simmer on medium low for 45–50 mins, or until the Bacon Jam has thickened up. Remove and set aside while you make the burgers.
  19. 19Heat a skillet or griddle over medium high heat, then place down the 75/25 ground beef.
  20. 20Heat a skillet or griddle over medium high heat, then place down the 75/25 ground beef.
  21. 21Heat a skillet or griddle over medium high heat, then place down the 75/25 ground beef.
  22. 22Then place some of the thinly sliced jalapeños on top before smashing and then season with the Jalapeno Salt.
  23. 23Then place some of the thinly sliced jalapeños on top before smashing and then season with the Jalapeno Salt.
  24. 24Then place some of the thinly sliced jalapeños on top before smashing and then season with the Jalapeno Salt.
  25. 25Carefully flip the burgers after about 90 seconds, and then top them off with Havarti cheese.
  26. 26Carefully flip the burgers after about 90 seconds, and then top them off with Havarti cheese.
  27. 27Carefully flip the burgers after about 90 seconds, and then top them off with Havarti cheese.
  28. 28Let them cook for 30 more seconds while the cheese melts, then remove.
  29. 29Let them cook for 30 more seconds while the cheese melts, then remove.
  30. 30Let them cook for 30 more seconds while the cheese melts, then remove.
  31. 31To build the burger, grab a pretzel bun and add whipped cream cheese to the bottom.
  32. 32To build the burger, grab a pretzel bun and add whipped cream cheese to the bottom.
  33. 33To build the burger, grab a pretzel bun and add whipped cream cheese to the bottom.
  34. 34Then place down two of the jalapeño patties before covering the top bun in the bacon jam!
  35. 35Then place down two of the jalapeño patties before covering the top bun in the bacon jam!
  36. 36Then place down two of the jalapeño patties before covering the top bun in the bacon jam!
  37. 37Place the top bun down, and enjoy!
  38. 38Place the top bun down, and enjoy!
  39. 39Place the top bun down, and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 0.25 cup espresso or black coffee
  • 0.25 cup espresso or black coffee
  • 0.25 cup espresso or black coffee
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 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
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 4 oz beef
  • 4 oz beef
  • 4 oz beef
  • 0 thinly sliced jalapeños
  • 0 thinly sliced jalapeños
  • 0 thinly sliced jalapeños
  • 0 Texas Jalapeño Salt
  • 0 Texas Jalapeño Salt
  • 0 Texas Jalapeño Salt
  • 0 havarti cheese
  • 0 havarti cheese
  • 0 havarti cheese
  • 0 pretzel buns
  • 0 pretzel buns
  • 0 pretzel buns
  • 0 whipped cream cheese
  • 0 whipped cream cheese
  • 0 whipped cream cheese

Equipment

heavy bottom skilletskillet or griddle