Bison Burger with Apricot Bourbon Onions

Directions

Bison Burgers:

• Start by heating grill with heavy skillet placed on grill racks.
• Add ground bison and seasonings to large bowl.
• Mix gently with your hands or with a wooden spoon. Do not over-mix.
• Shape into loose patties, just enough so that meat sticks together. Push a small well into the centre of each patty.
• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, plus 1-2 teaspoon of butter to skillet and allow to melt and combine.
• Add bison burger patties, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side. Toast buns.
• If desired, add cheese for final 1-2 minutes of cooking, allowing to melt.

Apricot Bourbon Onions:

• Start by heating butter in a small skillet on the stove. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Allow to cook until translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add apricot jam, stirring until jam starts to melt and bubble. Pour in bourbon, remove from heat.
• Carefully light mixture on fire using a long stemmed lighter. Encourage flames by shuffling the pan 2-3 times before allowing flames to burn out.
• Return to the heat and allow liquid to reduce by about half.

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