Bacon Jam & Roasted Garlic Mayo Burger – 90-Minute Recipe
These smash burgers are a flavor explosion, featuring a sweet and savory bacon jam, creamy roasted garlic mayo, and melty American cheese. The combination of caramelised onions, tangy vinegar, and rich bacon creates a hearty, indulgent bite that’s perfect for a weekend feast.
Recipe by B U R G E R F E C T I O N· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr 30 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 beef smash ball
- 1 American cheese slice
- 1 brioche roll
- pickles, to taste
Bacon Jam
- 7 1/10 oz streaky bacon
- 2 red onion
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 0.42 cup beef stock
- 1 2/5 fl oz red wine vinegar
Roasted Garlic Mayo
- 1 garlic bulb
- 2 egg yolk
- 1 1/10 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- a drizzle olive oil
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1Slice the top off the garlic bulb, place it on a sheet of foil, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then wrap tightly.
- 2Bake the wrapped garlic in a preheated oven at 392°F for 30 minutes.
- 3While the garlic roasts, fry the streaky bacon in a pan over medium‑high heat until crispy; remove and set aside on paper towels.
- 4In the same pan, add the sliced red onions with a pinch of salt and sweat over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5Stir in the brown sugar and continue cooking until the onions caramelise and the mixture becomes jam‑like, roughly 3–4 minutes.
- 6Add the beef stock and red wine vinegar, stirring constantly, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the jam thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 7Return the crispy bacon to the pan, break it into pieces, stir to combine, then remove the pan from heat and set the bacon jam aside to cool.
- 8When the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, peel the cloves and place them in a tall, narrow container.
- 9Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to the garlic, then begin whisking while slowly streaming in the vegetable oil, allowing each addition to emulsify before adding more.
- 10Once all the oil is incorporated and a thick mayo forms, finish blending with a hand‑held immersion blender, pulling it upward to ensure a smooth emulsion.
- 11Toast the brioche buns lightly on a griddle or in a skillet until golden.
- 12Season the beef smash balls with salt, then fry them in a hot pan over high heat, pressing gently to form a crust; flip, add a slice of American cheese, and season the cheese with pepper as it melts.
- 13Assemble the burger: spread roasted garlic mayo on the bottom bun, add pickles, place the cheese‑topped patties, spoon generous amounts of bacon jam over the meat, and finish with the top bun.
- 14Serve the burgers immediately while hot.
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Roast garlic ahead
Wrap the garlic bulb in foil and bake before starting the jam.
Keep the bacon jam warm
After cooking the jam, set the pan aside off the heat and let it cool slightly before using, preventing over‑cooking when added to the burger.
Emulsify mayo slowly
When whisking the oil into the garlic‑egg mixture, add the vegetable oil in a steady stream, allowing each addition to emulsify before adding more.
Press the smash patty for crust
Season the beef smash balls, then press them firmly in a hot pan to form a crust before flipping and adding cheese.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Bacon Jam & Roasted Garlic Mayo Burger?
- About 1 hour 30 minutes in total: 45 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Bacon Jam & Roasted Garlic Mayo Burger recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Bacon Jam & Roasted Garlic Mayo Burger recipe come from?
- It was shared by B U R G E R F E C T I O N on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.