Blackberry Bourbon BBQ Sliders - Wish Farms

Blackberry Bourbon BBQ Sliders

1 hour
8
intermediate

Elevate your gameday feast with these mouthwatering Blackberry Bourbon BBQ Sliders! Juicy beef patties topped with a sweet and tangy blackberry bourbon barbecue sauce, with white cheddar and a Brioche bun. The rich flavors of bourbon blend with the natural sweetness of fresh Wish Farms blackberries, creating a sauce that’s both unique and delicious.

These sliders are not just a treat for your taste buds; they’re also incredibly easy to prepare!  Whether you’re cheering for your favorite team or just enjoying the halftime show, these sliders will be the star of your spread! So grab your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to impress your friends with a dish that scores big!

Ingredients

Blackberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce

  • 1/3 Cup bourbon
  • 1/2 Cup ketchup
  • 1  Cup Wish Farms blackberries
  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 Cup dijon mustard

Sliders

  • 8 Slider patties (we used ground beef patties)
  • 8 Brioche dinner rolls
  • White cheddar cheese, sliced
  • 1 Tomato, sliced
  • Arugula
  • Blackberry bourbon bbq sauce

Directions

Making the Sauce

  1. In a saucepan, combine bourbon, ketchup, blackberries, brown sugar, and dijon mustard. Stir.
  2. Cook sauce on medium heat for 5 minutes, then reduce heat and let sauce simmer until berries are fully softened and sauce is a deep red color.
  3. Mash any remaining blackberries into sauce.
  4. Remove from heat and let sauce cool to room temperature. If sauce is not desired thickness, place over heat again and add cornstarch to thicken.

Assembling the Sliders

  1. Cook slider patties over grill or on stove.
  2. Cut Brioche dinner rolls in half.
  3. Place 1 tablespoon of sauce on bottom half of roll, then top with patty, white cheddar, tomato, and arugula. Add more sauce then top bun.
  4. Serve immediately.