Southern Burger with Caramelized Onion Jam

Preparation

Make patties:

Grind beef on a meat grinder die or meat grinder plate, twice. Form into 4  6-ounce patties. Season with salt.

Caramelized onion jam:

Roast garlic. Drizzle with olive oil over exposed cloves. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves feel soft.

Sweat the onions in olive oil until caramelized. Deglaze with vinegar, sugar and roasted garlic. Cook down until glazed. 

Comeback sauce:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and allow sit overnight. 

Cook patties:

Grill the burger patty 3 to 5 mins per side or until internal temperature reads 130 degrees.

Assemble burger:

• Toasted top bun
• Comeback sauce
• Sliced red onion
• Sliced beefsteak tomato seasoned with salt and pepper
• Boston bibb lettuce
• Bacon
• Sliced aged cheddar
• 6-ounce burger, seasoned with salt
• Bottom burger bun

Serve with caramelized onion jam.