Smoked and Grilled Cheeseburgers with Thai Chili Bacon Jam

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Asian Smoke: Thai and Southeast Asian Barbecue from the Curry Boys

By Andrew Ho, Andrew Samia and Sean Wen

Published 2026

  • About

Look, we get it. Smash burgers are all the rage these days. We’re not hating, but sometimes we just want to eat a thick, juicy burger. This elevated burger features a meticulous process for absolutely maximum flavor and texture. It’s gently smoked, rested in warm beef fat to retain moisture and richness, and finished with a fiery char. Crisp lettuce and acidic pickles provide contrasting freshness, but the key ingredient is our sweet, savory, and spicy Thai chili bacon jam. The result is a