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Bourbon Bacon Jam

Name: Bourbon Bacon Jam Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds thick-sliced bacon strips, finely chopped; 8 shallots, finely chopped; 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup whiskey; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; Assorted crackers

Bourbon bacon jam is a rich, smoky-sweet condiment combining crispy bacon, caramelized shallots, and maple syrup with a bourbon kick. It works as a spread, topping, or glaze across any meal.

Total

45 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$25–$41

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds thick-sliced bacon strips, finely chopped
8 shallots, finely chopped
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder

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1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup whiskey

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Assorted crackers

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it's crisp. Remove it and place it on a paper towel-lined plate, saving 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
2
Cook the shallots and onions in the bacon drippings over medium heat until they're caramelized, stirring occasionally. Add garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds. Then sprinkle in the seasonings.
3
After removing the caramelized onion mixture from the heat, gently stir in the bourbon and maple syrup. Return the mixture to the heat and bring it to a gentle boil and cook for three minutes, stirring constantly. Add the vinegar and brown sugar and cook for another three minutes, continuing to stir.
4
Crumble the bacon and add it to the pan with the caramelized onions. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Remove the jam from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Pulse half the jam in a food processor until smooth, then stir this puree back into the remaining jam. Serve the jam immediately or refrigerate it first.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Render the bacon low and slow first to build a deep flavor base before adding aromatics.
Chop shallots and onions uniformly so they caramelize evenly and break down into the jam.
Add whiskey gradually and let it reduce fully to burn off alcohol and concentrate flavor without harshness.
Watch the pan in the final 5 minutes—the jam can scorch quickly once it thickens.