This might be the best burger sauce Iāve ever madeā¦ and it starts with Mama Selitaās JalapeƱo Ketchup.
Sticky, sweet, smoky bacon jam with a little heat + crispy burger + chili crisp mayoā¦ this is one of those recipes people ask you for after one bite.
š„ JalapeƱo Bacon Jam Burger
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Category
Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
This might be the best burger sauce Iāve ever madeā¦ and it starts with Mama Selitaās JalapeƱo Ketchup.Sticky, sweet, smoky bacon jam with a little heat + crispy burger + chili crisp mayoā¦ this is one of those recipes people ask you for after one bite.Bacon Jam:
Ingredients
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Burger sauce:
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Ā½ c Mayo
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Ā½ c Chili Crisp
- 74c ground beefĀ
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brioche bun
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Cheddar cheeseĀ
- 1 lb bacon
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1 sweet yellow onion
- 1/4 cup jalapeƱo ketchup
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Dash diced jalapeƱos
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegarĀ
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1 tbsp Sweet Red Dirt or All YāAllĀ
Burgers:
JalapeƱo Bacon Jam:
Directions
- Make the JalapeƱo Bacon Jam
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
Add diced onions to the skillet and cook low and slow until soft and caramelized.
- Stir in Red Gold Mama Selitaās JalapeƱo Ketchup, diced jalapeƱos, brown sugar, maple syrup, and Sweet Red Dirt seasoning.
Chop the cooked bacon and return it to the skillet.
Simmer for 10ā15 minutes until thick, sticky, and jammy.
- Make the Burger Sauce
Mix mayo and chili crisp together in a bowl.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the Smash Burgers
Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet until very hot.
Roll ground beef into loose balls.
Place on the hot surface and smash thin.
Season lightly and cook until crispy on the edges.
Flip once, add cheddar cheese, and cook until melted.
- Build the Burger
Toast the brioche buns.
Spread chili crisp sauce on the buns.
Add the cheesy smash burger patties.
Top with a generous spoonful of jalapeƱo bacon jam.
Serve hot and enjoy.
Recipe Note
JalapeƱo Bacon Jam Smash Burger
A smoky, sweet, spicy burger loaded with homemade bacon jam, melty cheese, and a creamy chili crisp sauce. The secret ingredient? Red Gold Mama Selitaās JalapeƱo Ketchup brings the perfect balance of tomato flavor and jalapeƱo heat to this unforgettable burger. Big flavor starts with quality ingredients. Red Gold Tomatoes ā family owned, family grown, and made right here in the USA with tomatoes picked and packed for bold flavor in every bite.
