Bourbon Bacon Jam
Elevate your dishes with this easy-to-make Bacon Jam with Bourbon. This thick spread is sweet and savory perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Yellow onion chopped
- 1 Lb. Bacon
- ¼ Cup Balsamic vinegar
- ¼ Cup Brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 Ounce Bourbon
Instructions
- Cut the bacon into thin strips and add to skillet.
- Cook on medium for about 10 minutes until the fat renders and the bacon is slightly crispy.
- Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the bacon grease and drain the rest.
- Add the onions to the skillet with the 3 tablespoons of bacon grease and cook until the onions start caramelizing, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add the bourbon and scrape the caramelized bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the alcohol to cook down for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, sugar and maple syrup.
- Return the bacon to the bacon to the skillet and cook for about 10 more minutes, reducing the heat to medium-low.
- Remove from the heat and add to a mason jar and blend the jam using an immersion blender, pulsing 2 to 3 times.
- Serve with crackers, cheese or add to your favorite sandwich or burger.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
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