Bourbon Bacon Jam Recipe

Name: Bourbon Bacon Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 3 tablespoons bacon grease (acquired from the cooked bacon); 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1 rosemary sprig; 1/2 cup bourbon (whiskey); 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup water; pinch cayenne (or up to 1/4 teaspoon); 1/4 cup brown sugar; kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons bacon grease (acquired from the cooked bacon)
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 rosemary sprig
1/2 cup bourbon (whiskey)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
pinch cayenne (or up to 1/4 teaspoon)
1/4 cup brown sugar
kosher salt

1
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Leave 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low.
2
Next, cook the onion, garlic and rosemary in the bacon grease for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the onions are softened. Stir often to prevent the garlic from burning.
3
Add the bourbon, vinegar, water, cayenne and brown sugar to the onions and garlic. Turn the heat back up to medium and bring to a gentle boil.
4
Place the bacon back into the skillet and let simmer for about 35 to 40 minutes. Do not let all the liquid evaporate.
5
Pour the bacon mixture into a food processor and pulse 6 to 10 times, or until the jam is chunky but not smooth.
6
Remove to a bowl, stir and salt to taste.
7
Serve on top of crusty bread topped with parsley. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 3 tablespoons bacon grease (acquired from the cooked bacon), 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Bacon Jam falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bourbon Bacon Jam

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