Venison Bacon Burgers

Start-to-finish: 1 hour

(35 minutes active)

Serves 6

6 slices cooked bacon, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

2 shallots, minced

2 pounds ground venison

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

1 egg, beaten

6 hamburger buns

Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy. Pour bacon and grease into heatproof-bowl and cool.

Heat olive oil in skillet; add garlic and shallots. Cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes, and add to bacon.

Once cooled, mix in venison, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, pepper and egg until evenly combined. Refrigerate 20 minutes.

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.

Shape mixture into six patties and grill to desired doneness. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.