Smoked Bacon Blue Burger with Caramelized Onion Tomato Jam

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TOTAL TIME:1 hr 35 min

Prep:20 min

Inactive Prep:--

Cook:1 hr 15 min

 

YIELD:4 servings

LEVEL:Easy

 

INGREDIENTS

• 8 (1/4-inch) thick slices applewood smoked bacon
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• Caramelized Onion Tomato Jam, recipe follows
• 4 kaiser rolls, sliced and toasted

CARAMELIZED ONION TOMATO JAM:

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

In a large saute pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until golden brown and crisped, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Form the ground beef into 4 patties, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle both sides of each patty liberally with salt and pepper.

Heat a grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat, adding the canola oil if applicable. Cook the patties for approximately 3 minutes, then flip and top with the blue cheese crumbles (cover tomelt). Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes for medium, or continue cooking to your desired doneness.

Build the burgers by placing each cooked patty on the bun bottoms. Top with the bacon and smear the top buns with the Caramelized Onion Tomato Jam and place on top of the other ingredients. Serve immediately.

In a high-sided saute pan with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, season with the salt, cover and cook until they are wilted and soft, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and cook the onions until they are golden and caramelized, stirring often, another 20 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and saute, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook an additional 10 minutes. Add the molasses, sugar, vinegar,allspice, chipotle powder and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the jam, stirring constantly, until the tomatoes breakdown and the jam becomes thick, about 20 minutes.

 

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T-Bone Steak With BBQ Rub

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Ingredients

• 4 T-Bone Steaks cut 1" thick (about 3-4 pounds)
• 2 Tablespoons Chilli Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
• 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 2 Teaspoons Cider Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Red Pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine rub ingredients and press evenly onto steaks
2. Place steaks on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill uncovered, 14-16 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
3. Remove steaks, season with salt, as desired.  

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Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 boneless pork chops

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple juice, oil, soy sauce, ginger, salt , and pepper. Bring to boil. Combine water and cornstarch in small bowl, and whisk into brown sugar mixture. Stir until thick.
3. Brush grate lightly with oil before placing pork chops on the grill. Cook over hot coals for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Brush with sauce just before removing chops from grill. Serve with remaining sauce.

Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Brown-Sugar-Pork-Chops/Detail.aspx

Spicy Lone Star Brisket

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Serves 10 to 14

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs brisket
• 3/4 cup dry marinade
• 6 cups prepared barbecue sauce

Spicy Dry Marinade Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons dry mustard
• 3 tablespoons oregano
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Rub beef brisket with marinade.
2. Cover and roast in 325F oven 2 1/2 hours.
3. Remove cover and cook 1/2 hour longer.
4. Remove from oven. Brush with barbecue sauce.
5. Carve brisket in 1/8" thick slices.

Spicy Dry Marinade Instructions:

Mix Mustard, oregano, chilli powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Makes 3/4 cup.

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