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Cowboy Candy Burger

This breakfast-style farm burger features bold layers of Cowboy Candy, crispy bacon, a fried egg, and a few spicy surprises.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Burger:

Cowboy Candy:

  • 1 lb Jalapeños thinly sliced
  • 3 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ cup Cowboy Candy Rub

Sweet & Spicy Aioli:

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Cowboy Candy Brine
  • 1 tsp Cowboy Candy Rub
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce

Toppings:

  • 2-3 Fried Egg
  • ½ lb Chopped Bacon
  • Burger Buns as needed

Instructions

Cowboy Candy:

  • Add a cast iron skillet to medium heat.
  • Place all the ingredients (outside the jalapenos) to the skillet and bring to a boil.
  • Add the jalapeños to the rolling boil for 2-3 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to remove the softened jalapeños and set aside. Boil the sugar sauce for 5-6 more minutes, then pull off and add everything to a mason jar.
  • Place in the fridge to cool for at least 2-3 hours but ideally 3-4 days.

Burgers:

  • Mix together all the ingredients for the Sweet & Spicy Aioli and set to the side.
  • Slather your burgers with oil and generously season with my Cowboy Candy Rub. Set in the fridge until ready to cook.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375F) for two zone indirect cooking.
  • Next, add your burgers to the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the burgers are 165F. Before the burgers are done, top each with a slice of cheese to melt. Once everything is done, pull off to let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Add a cold skillet along with bacon and cook until done to your liking. Pull off and let cool.
  • Add to the skillet an egg and fry until done to your liking. Pull off and set to the side.
  • Start with your burgers with buns, aioli, burger, egg, cowboy candy, more aioli and top of burger. Serve and enjoy!!

Notes

Pro-Tip: Save the syrup!
That leftover syrup from your Cowboy Candy fixins? Use it to glaze ribs, brush on grilled veggies, stir into tangy BBQ sauce, or even mix into a Bloody Mary for a wild twist. It’s spicy, sticky gold—don’t let it go to waste.

Nutrition

Calories: 1575kcal | Carbohydrates: 203g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 1352mg | Potassium: 1748mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 167g | Vitamin A: 2173IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 936mg | Iron: 22mg