Bourbon Bacon Jam

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy.
  2. 2In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy.
  3. 3In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy.
  4. 4Remove bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
  5. 5Remove bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
  6. 6Remove bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
  7. 7Add diced onions to the pan with bacon fat. Season with a pinch of salt. Sauté over medium heat until caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  8. 8Add diced onions to the pan with bacon fat. Season with a pinch of salt. Sauté over medium heat until caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  9. 9Add diced onions to the pan with bacon fat. Season with a pinch of salt. Sauté over medium heat until caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  10. 10Deglaze the pan with bourbon. Let the bourbon reduce by half, then stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, pepper, and paprika.
  11. 11Deglaze the pan with bourbon. Let the bourbon reduce by half, then stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, pepper, and paprika.
  12. 12Deglaze the pan with bourbon. Let the bourbon reduce by half, then stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, pepper, and paprika.
  13. 13Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thick and syrupy (about 10 minutes). Add the chopped bacon back to the pan and simmer for another 10 minutes on low until it reaches a jam-like consistency.
  14. 14Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thick and syrupy (about 10 minutes). Add the chopped bacon back to the pan and simmer for another 10 minutes on low until it reaches a jam-like consistency.
  15. 15Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thick and syrupy (about 10 minutes). Add the chopped bacon back to the pan and simmer for another 10 minutes on low until it reaches a jam-like consistency.
  16. 16Let cool completely. Add to an airtight glass container or mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.
  17. 17Let cool completely. Add to an airtight glass container or mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.
  18. 18Let cool completely. Add to an airtight glass container or mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup thick cut bacon
  • 1.5 cup thick cut bacon
  • 1.5 cup thick cut bacon
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 0.5 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 0.5 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper

Equipment

skillettongsknifecutting boardmeasuring cup