Jalapeño Bacon Jam Smashburgers

Make Jalapeño Bacon Jam:

1. Cut 1 lb Tender Belly Bacon into strips. Cook and set aside.
2. Cook 1/2 diced sweet onion in the bacon grease until softened.
3. Add 1/2 jar pickled jalapeños with the juice, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and the cooked bacon.
4. Simmer on low, stirring often until thickened.

Make the Smashburgers:

1. Finely chop 10 oz Tender Belly Bacon. Add to 2 lbs ground beef and 1/4 cup of your favorite seasoning.
2. Mix to combine and form into 4 oz balls.
3. To a pre-heated pan, add the burger balls and smash with a burger press.
4. Flip once crispy and cook until done. You want to make sure the bacon is cooked through, so let these go to a higher temp than usual.
5. Add cheese and melt.

Time to build:

1. Toasted burger bun
2. Yellow mustard
3. Lettuce
4. Two bacon burger patties
5. Top with Jalapeño bacon jam