On Gem con Marmellata di Bacon e Anelli di Cipolla

**Onion Ring Jam Burger**

The Onion Ring Jam Burger, known in Italian as *Gem con Marmellata di Bacon e Anelli di Cipolla*, is a specialty burger that combines a sweet-savory bacon jam with crispy fried onion rings. The dish originated as a signature creation at **Burger Town** in Varcaturo, Italy, where it was documented by food reviewer **Jana Food Porn** on ReTubeIt.

The burger features a beef patty topped with a generous spread of bacon marmalade—a slow-cooked jam made from rendered bacon, caramelized onions, brown sugar, and vinegar—then crowned with a stack of golden, beer-battered onion rings. What distinguishes a great version is the balance of textures: the jam must be sticky and rich without being cloying, while the onion rings remain shatteringly crisp to contrast the soft bun and juicy patty. Burger Town’s execution is noted for achieving this harmony, with the jam’s smoky sweetness cutting through the savory beef.

Regional variations exist across Italy and beyond. Some burger bars in Naples substitute the bacon jam with a *mostarda* of candied citrus and mustard seeds for a sharper kick, while American gastropubs often use a bourbon-infused bacon jam and add melted cheddar. In northern Italy, versions may incorporate *lardo* or speck into the jam for a more pronounced cured-pork flavor. The dish has gained a cult following among food enthusiasts for its inventive use of breakfast-inspired condiments in a burger format, with Burger Town’s rendition remaining the benchmark for the style.