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bison burgers with bourbon onion jam

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Delicious and juicy, these are a great alternative to beef and a must try this summer!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bison burgers with bourbon onion jam

  • BURGERS
  • 2 lb
    ground bison
  • 1/2 c
    panko breadcrumbs (1/4 cup finely ground)
  • 1 lg
    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
  • 4 slice
    cheese
  • 4
    lettuce leaves (such as boston)
  • 4 slice
    beefsteak tomato
  • BOURBON ONION JAM
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 c
    yellow onions, finely sliced (lyonnaise cut)
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt, or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 lg
    clove garlic, pressed
  • 1/3 c
    bourbon

How To Make bison burgers with bourbon onion jam

  • 1
    To make the burgers, add the bison, panko, egg, mustard, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Mix (don’t overdo it) and evenly divide into 4 portions.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    When ready to cook, remove the patties from the fridge and allow them to get to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the oil.
  • 5
    Once hot, add onion slices, salt, and pepper; sauté for 2 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently making sure the onion slices are well coated.
  • 6
    Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 7
    Reduce to medium-low and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring often.
  • 8
    Pour in bourbon, bring the heat to medium and cook about 10 minutes or until the liquid is almost evaporated, stirring every 2 minutes.
  • 9
    Taste and adjust seasoning and keep it warm until needed.
  • 10
    Preheat grill to 450ºF and oil grates.
  • 11
    Place patties, close the lid and grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 135ºF to 140ºF.
  • 12
    About 3 minutes before they’re done, place hamburger buns, close the lid and grill them for 2 minutes.
  • 13
    Top patties with a slice of cheese, close the lid and cook until the cheese is melted and the buns are nicely toasted.
  • 14
    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…
  • 15
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