Bison Burgers with Bourbon Onion Jam
Delicious and juicy, these Bison Burgers with Bourbon Onion Jam are a great alternative to beef and a must try this summer!
Ingredients
BURGERS
- 2 lbs. ground bison
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs (1/4 cup finely ground)
- 1 large free-range egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp. Sweet & Spicy German Mustard (substitute Dijon or stone-ground mustard)
- ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 4 hamburger buns see Recipe
- 4 slices cheese
- 4 lettuce leaves such as Boston
- 4 slices beefsteak tomato
- 1/4 cup Bourbon Onion Jam, for garnish see Recipe
Directions
- In a large bowl, add bison, panko, egg, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix (don’t overdo it) and evenly divide into 4 portions.
- Form 4 patties and place them on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to 8.
- When ready to cook, remove patties from the fridge and allow them to get to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the Bourbon Onion Jam recipe.
- Preheat grill to 450ºF and oil grates.
- Place patties, close the lid and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 135ºF to 140ºF.
- About 3 minutes before they’re done, place hamburger buns, close the lid and grill them for 2 minutes.
- Top patties with a slice of cheese, close the lid and cook until the cheese is melted and the buns are nicely toasted.
- To assemble...Place lettuce on the bottom bun followed by the patty and then the Bourbon Onion Jam on top before placing a tomato slice. Serve immediately…