Ingredients
- 4x ½ lb (227 g) beef patties – we used USDA Prime Bone Marrow
- Infused Hamburger Patties
- ¼ cup (63 ml) scotch whisky
- 2 tbsp. water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- 4 buns
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Lettuce
- Onions
Bacon Jam
- 8 slices bacon – we used Kurobuta Uncured Bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup scotch whisky
Method
- First make the bacon jam. Start by dicing the bacon and cooking it down in a frying pan or pot until crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper towel to drain while you cook the onions in the remaining bacon fat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- When the onions are very nearly caramelized and ready, add the garlic. Cook for another minute or so, then add the sugar, vinegar, syrup, and whisky. Simmer until thick and syrupy.
- Add the onion mixture to a blender and add the bacon, and blitz until you have a chunky, chutney-like texture. Set aside.
- Prepare your grill for smoking. Fill a smoker pipe or box with wood chips or use chunks with charcoal. Preheat to 200°F (93°C).
- Fill a spray bottle with the whisky and water.
- Season the burgers with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Smoke the burgers, spraying a few times, for about 20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 100°F (38°C). Preheat your side burner or turn up the heat on your grill to high. Sear the patties on both sides until char marks form and they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Top with cheese slices just before you are ready to pull them.
- Dress your burger by layering your favorite sauces and toppings, the perfectly grilled prime marrow bone patty, and then a large dollop of bacon jam. Serve with your favorite sides and a glass of whisky.
Summary
Enjoy these ultimate Smoky Whisky Burgers with Cheddar and Bacon Jam. Elevate your next cookout and impress your guests with this manly, flavorful feast. Celebrate National Scotch Day with a burger that's as bold and robust as your favorite whisky. Fire up the grill, pour yourself a dram, and enjoy every mouthwatering bite. The only question is, what else will you be putting that bacon jam on? Happy Grilling! Recipe Courtesy of our friends at Napoleon Grill.
