Sambal Bacon Jam Cheeseburger with Pomegranate Kentucky Mule

Pomegranate Kentucky Mule

Ingredients

50ml Bulleit Bourbon
20ml Fresh Pomegranate Juice
Splash of Lime Juice
120ml Ginger Beer

Garnish

Fresh Citrus or Lime Wedge, Pomegranate Seeds, Mint

Equipment

Collins Glass

Instructions

Build drink in glass over ice.
Stir.
Garnish with lime, pomegranate and a sprig of mint.

Cheeseburger (4)

Ingredients

680g ground beef 80/20 grind
4 slices cheddar cheese
Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
Sambal Bacon Jam
Arugula
4 soft buns, brioche or potato rolls

Instructions

Divide beef into 4 patties, roughly 6 ounces each.
Sear burgers in a cast iron pan or grill on medium heat working 2 at a time, sear on side for 3-5 minutes prior to flipping the burger.
After 2 minutes of searing on the second side, lay your slice cheddar on top of the burger to slowly melt as the burger reaches the desired internal temperature.
Load up your buns with the cooked patty, sambal jam, fresh arugula, and serve.

Sambal Bacon Jam

Ingredients

120g thick sliced bacon, diced as small or as large as you want the spread to be, large for toothsome bites & small for something more spreadable
2 yellow onions, small diced
2 cloves of garlic, smashed
60ml apple cider vinegar
60ml maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp of sambal (chili garlic paste)

Instructions

Cook the cubed bacon in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, dutch oven, or cast iron pan with deeper sides until the fat is rendered and pieces are crisping.
Remove bacon from the pan and all but a few scant tbsp of the fat. Add the onion and garlic to the same pan & sauteé until just beginning to caramelize.
Add in spices to bloom in the hot fat for no longer than a minute, followed by the apple cider vinegar and maple syrup.
Add the bacon back to pot and let reduce until thick and jammy.
For a smoother spread-like texture, pulse in a food processor [optional]. Extra jam not used on burgers should be stored in the refrigerator.

Share on Social Media

Show us how you drink Bulleit.

Food and Cocktails

Bold in taste, with a distinctively smooth finish, Bulleit's high rye recipe provides a gentle spice that perfectly pairs with any dish, adding character and flavour to your favourite Americana meals.