Yesterday, I gave you a little teaser of things to come Lime Jalapeno Aioli. The sliders combined with both the lime jalapeno aioli and the bacon jam came out great. They were a big hit.
We made some with cheddar cheese and some with jalapeno jack melted on top. As you all know, I am not a big cheese eater, but every now and then I eat some. The cheese really helped bring all the flavors together well.
I kept the slider burgers simple to highlight the flavors of both the aioli and the bacon jam. I just mixed in a little chipotle bacon infused salt with pepper, Worcestershire sauce, some Panko bread crumbs and an egg. Once everything was mixed together, I formed them into small patties and refrigerated them until I was ready to grill them.
I removed them from the fridge about 30-45 minutes before grilling them.
Bacon Onion Jam
This is another simple and delicious recipe made from basic ingredients we all have in our kitchens.
1 lb bacon, cut into smallpieces
1 1/2 onions, diced fine – 1 onion and a shallot or two works just fine too
2 TBSP brown sugar
1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
pepper to taste – I also added some chipotle bacon infused salt
Cut the bacon into small pieces, then cook in a hot skillet until done.
Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside to keep warm. Cook the onions in the bacon grease for about 10 minutes, or until they start to caramelize.
Add the brown sugar, maple syrup and pepper, and continue to cook at a low temperature for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until it forms into a thick jam-like consistency.
Mix in the bacon and allow to cool a bit. You can use it immediately or you can refrigerate it and use it later. If you are using it later, heat it before using so it is nice and warm and not as hard and sticky.
The cool refreshing aioli paired perfectly with the sweet, tangy, savory bacon jam. Everything just melted in our mouths. This is a great, tasty flavor combination. If you are a bacon lover, you’re going to love this one. 🙂
Have a great day and make everyday great, even if they are just low-key days. Life is what you make it, so make it great. May 2026 be filled with happiness, good health and prosperity for all. ‘Til next time.
A Jeanne in the Kitchen 