<b>For the Bacon Jam:</b>


    <ul><li>8 slices of thick cut bacon, diced</li><li>1 large onion, finely chopped</li><li>3 tbsp brown sugar</li><li>1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or balsamic) add to taste.</li><li>1/2 cup strawberry jam (not necessary, but it can make this extra sweet and thick)


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    <b>For the Onion Burgers:</b>


    <ul><li>2 lbs ground beef (preferably 85% lean) </li><li>2 or 3 large onions, very thinly sliced</li><li>Salt and pepper, to taste</li><li>Olive oil</li><li>8 slices of cheese (American works best as the flavor won''t outclass the burger)</li><li>8 hamburger buns</li></ul>


    <b>Making the Bacon Jam:</b>


    <b>Cook the Bacon:</b>


    <ol><li>In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it turns crispy. </li><li>remove the bacon and reserve several teaspoons of the bacon grease for the onions.</li><li>Add the finely chopped onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until they become translucent and start to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes.</li></ol>


    <b>Add Brown Sugar and Vinegar:</b>


    <ol><li>Stir in brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Cook until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy, about 5-7 minutes.


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    <b>Mix in Jam if you want it a little sweeter:</b>


    <ol><li>Add the strawberry jam and cooked bacon. Stir until the jam melts and everything is well combined. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.</li><li>Ideally, you want to make this earlier in the day or the day before.</li></ol>


    <b>Making the Onion Burgers</b>


    <b>Prep Onions and Meat:</b>


    <ol><li>In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with plenty of ground salt and pepper. Feel free to add extra onion powder to taste. Shape into fist-sized balls. Keep the meat loose for a juicy burger.</li><li>Heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat in another skillet, preferably cast iron. </li></ol>


    <b>If you''re good with cast iron and have a well-seasoned pan, you don''t need the oil. Just make sure it''s hot. The fat in the meat will release a lot of oil, and the burgers shouldn''t stick. Plus, it makes them extra crispy on the outside.</b>


    <b>Cook the Burgers</b>


    <ol><li>Place the beef balls in the skillet, and add a large amount of sliced onions to the top of each one. Don''t be shy here. Using a metal spatula, press each ball into a thin patty to create a crispy crust. Cook until the edges start to brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side.</li><li>Flip and make sure to press down again to get the onions spread out and cook.</li><li>Add cheese.</li></ol>


    <b>Assembling the Burgers:</b>


    <ol><li>Remove the bun bottoms. Spread a layer of bacon jam to taste.</li></ol>


    <b>Add the Patty:</b>


    <ol><li>Place the burger patty with bun and melted cheese on top, and the onions on the bottom.</li></ol>