Bacon Bourbon Jam
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
2265 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Bourbon Jam
Description
The recipe begins by rendering bacon until nearly crispy, removing most fat but retaining about a tablespoon for sautéing minced garlic and shallots to develop aromatic depth. Adding brown sugar, sherry vinegar, water, maple syrup, bourbon (optional), and yellow mustard creates a complex syrup that gently reduces to concentrate flavors and thicken slightly.
Returning cooked bacon to the pan before cooling results in a jam that combines textured meat with a glossy, sticky sauce carrying sweet, smoky, and tangy elements. This jam is distinctive due to the bourbon's warmth and the balanced interplay of vinegar and maple sweetness.
This condiment pairs well with sandwiches, burgers, or as a unique appetizer topping. It stores in an airtight container for up to four weeks and reheats well. For smoother texture, pulsing in a food processor tailors spreadability.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound Bacon , cut into inch slices then cut in half
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 shallot minced, large
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon , optional
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- salt optional, dash
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until done and on the verge of crispy, approximately 10 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon of the fat in the pan. Discard the rest and reduce to low heat.
- Add the garlic and shallot directly to the same skillet with rendered bacon fat. Soften for approximately 4-5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, water, syrup, bourbon and mustard. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, ir until it starts to thicken and liquids are reduced by about 25%. It will not fully thicken until it starts to cool off-heat.
- Return the cooked bacon to the pan. Remove from the heat and stir well.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Store bacon bourbon jam in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
- Warm slightly or bring to room temperature before serving for easier spreading.
- Pulse jam in a food processor to achieve smoother consistency if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2265kcal | 113% |
| Carbohydrates | 180g | 60% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 135g | 208% |
| Saturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 2364mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 1172mg | 25% |
| Sugar | 164g | 328% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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