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Are Raven's Nest Gourmet jams and specialty foods gluten-free?

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What makes Raven's Nest Gourmet unique?

Established in 1980, Raven's Nest Gourmet is a second-generation, woman-owned family business specializing in modern twists on Southern pepper jelly. We blend thoughtfully sourced fruits with a medley of peppers to create the perfect balance of sweet with a little heat.

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Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Burger

This Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Burger is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, spicy, and savory. Juicy grilled beef is topped with melty Gouda, crispy bacon, caramelized onions and jalapeños, fresh garden arugula, and our Raven’s Nest Gourmet Blackberry Jalapeño Jam BBQ Sauce. Serve it up on a toasted brioche bun for the ultimate backyard BBQ burger.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Burgers

2.5–2.7 lbs. 80/20 ground beef, divided into 4 thick patties
Salt, to taste
Onion powder, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
4 slices Gouda cheese
8 slices bacon
4 brioche buns
Butter, for toasting buns
Mayonnaise, for serving

For the Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Sauce

¼ cup Raven’s Nest Gourmet Blackberry Jalapeño Jam
¼ cup BBQ sauce

For the Toppings

1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1–2 jalapeños, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups fresh arugula

Instructions

1. Make the Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the Blackberry Jalapeño Jam and BBQ sauce until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

2. Cook the Bacon

Cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

3. Grill the Onions & Jalapeños

Place a cast-iron skillet directly on the grill over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, followed by the sliced onions and jalapeños.

Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened, caramelized, and lightly charred.

4. Grill the Burgers

Prepare a charcoal grill with a two-zone fire, creating a hot direct-heat side and a cooler indirect-heat side.

Form the ground beef into 4 thick patties, making them slightly larger than the brioche buns. Season generously with salt, onion powder, and freshly cracked black pepper.

Grill the burgers over direct heat for 3–4 minutes per side. If needed, move them to indirect heat to finish cooking.

During the final minute of cooking, place a slice of Gouda on each burger and close the grill lid to allow the cheese to melt.

Butter the brioche buns and place them cut-side down on the grill. Toast until golden and lightly charred.

5. Build Your Burger

Layer each burger in this order:

Bottom bun → mayonnaise → Gouda burger → Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Sauce → crispy bacon → grilled onions & jalapeños → fresh arugula → extra BBQ sauce → top bun

Serve immediately and enjoy!

The Finishing Touch

For an extra hit of Blackberry Jalapeño flavor, drizzle a little more sauce over the burger just before serving.

Perfect for: Backyard BBQs, summer cookouts, game days, or anytime you're craving a burger with a little something extra.

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Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Burger