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Delicious Maple Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger with caramelized onions

Maple Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger with Caramelized Onions

A juicy burger bursting with sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: BBQ, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 1 lb ground beef Choose good quality beef for the best flavor.
  • 4 slices bacon Cook until crispy.
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced Caramelize for about 15 minutes.
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup For the BBQ sauce.
  • 1/4 cup bourbon Can be substituted with whiskey or apple juice.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • Lettuce and tomato For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until they are caramelized and golden.
  3. Mix together the maple syrup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl for your BBQ sauce.
  4. Form the ground beef into 4 patties, seasoning them with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Grill or pan-fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
  2. During the last minute of cooking, brush the BBQ sauce over the patties to lock in that sweet flavor.
Assembly
  1. Place a patty on the bottom half of the bun, top with bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato. Cover with the top half of the bun.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade masterpiece!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days. You can also freeze the patties before cooking for up to 3 months.