VenisonMain DishesGrilling & BBQQuick & Easy
Bacon Jam Venison Burger
A juicy venison smash burger topped with a sweet and savory bacon jam. This burger is packed with flavor and takes wild game burgers to the next level.
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
30m
Servings
4
Rating
4.5 (2)
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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1
Mince 2 slices of bacon for the burger mixture and chop the remaining 8 slices for the bacon jam. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
2
In a bowl, combine ground venison, minced bacon, and SPG seasoning. Mix well and form into four ¼ lb burger balls. Set aside.
3
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but leave about 3–4 tbsp of bacon grease in the pan.
4
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
5
Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar, then add the cooked bacon back to the pan. Mix well.
6
Season with black pepper and let the bacon jam cook on low heat, stirring occasionally until it
thickens.
7
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the burger balls and let them cook for about 1 minute before smashing them down.
8
Cook until about 75% done, flip, and add cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt completely.
9
Toast the burger buns. Spread mayo on the bottom bun, add the venison smash burger, top with bacon jam, and serve.
Reviews
4.5
2 ratings
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Reviews
LS
Lisa Stocking
Two for two this recipe I mostly used for the bacon jam and wow it is so flavourful on smash burgers will make again!
April 1, 2026
SN
Sydney Noble
March 21, 2026
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