These BLT bison burgers are packed with juicy bison meat, thick slices of bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, and a secret ingredient that make these next level.
Yes, you read that right. BLT Bison Burgers (insert drool emoji). Get ready, you guys. It’s about to be a party in flavortown and we’re all invited!
Super fresh lettuce and tomato top juicy bison burgers and thick slabs of bacon between two soft buns. I mean, can it get better than that?
People tell me all of the time that they have NO earthly idea what to with wild game meat. Whether you’re a hunter, know a hunter, or you’re trying to eat higher quality protein, it can be daunting to cook with something other than beef or chicken. Technically, bison isn’t really “wild” game anymore because it’s usually farm raised but it’s still a great source of lean protein. Check out this cool graph showing how exotic meats stack up against pork, beef, and chicken!
I promise you meat like bison tastes so much better than beef. That’s why I created the 4 Best Wild Game Burger Recipes. Grab the FREE download and try them! There are recipes for elk, venison and bison included.
Back to the BLT burger.
What’s goes in a BLT burger?
Why bacon, lettuce, tomato, a little bit of mayo and ground meat, of course! And then you add bison for a BLT bison burger.
What’s the secret ingredient?
Okay here it is – bourbon. I put a little bit of bourbon in the ground bison meat before I form the patties. Of course, this is optional, but the flavor it brings is NEXT LEVEL.
How do you make sure the BLT bison burger isn’t dry?
Don’t overcook your meat! Make sure you’re not cooking your patties too much past medium, which is 140-145F. The bacon helps make these extra juicy, too. That’s why BLT bison burgers are genius.
Don’t forget to get my 4 Best Wild Game Burger Recipes or check out my 25 recipe Venison e-cookbook Field to Table!
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Bison BLT Burgers
These BLT bison burgers are packed with juicy bison meat, thick slices of bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, and a secret ingredient that make these next level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Burger
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground bison
- 2 tsp. bourbon (optional)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 hamburger buns (I suggest brioche)
- For serving – lettuce, tomato, mayo
Instructions
- Preheat a grill, cast iron pan or a flat top over medium heat.
- Mix together the bison, bourbon, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Shape the meat into four equal patties.
- Grill the bison for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are cook to medium temperature (140-145F).
- While the burgers cook, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let it drain on a paper towel covered plate.
- To assemble the burgers, spread mayo onto one of the burger bun halves if using. Stack the bison burger, bacon, lettuce, and tomato and top with the second half of the bun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 834 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg
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