Cheeseburgers with Bourbon Bacon Jam

bacon, cut into small pieces

sweet onion, finely diced

garlic, finely minced

apple cider vinegar

brown sugar

Bourbon

water

cayenne pepper

cracked black pepper,

lbs ground beef (I like to use 85/15)

small sweet onion

heavy cream (optional but recommended)

salt and pepper,

green leaf lettuce

slices white American cheese ((or your favorite cheese))

small amount of mayo ((optional))

brioche hamburger buns ((or your favorite buns))