Bacon Jam

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had an amazing weekend. Today I am throwing out there a simple recipe that has become a favorite of all of my friends. I make this Bacon Jam all the time for my BBQs and for friends. This is seriously a hit with my friends and family. This one started as a burger topping for us but we now put it on EVERYTHING! I even use this on grilled cheese sandwiches. You guys will totally fall in love with… INSTANTLY lol when you do make this one take a picture and post it on my Facebook page or over on Instagram and tag me.

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How to Make Bacon Jam

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Total Time 1 hour hr

Course BBQ, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Barbecue

Servings 14 oz.

Ingredients

  

• 1-1/2 lb. Bacon Chopped
• 1 Cup Onion Chopped
• 2 Cups Shallots Chopped
• 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
• 1 tsp. Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Paprika
• 1/2 Cup Bourbon
• 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

Instructions

 

• Chop and cook the bacon in two frying pans to allow for room for it to crisp up properly. Cook over medium heat until it browns perfectly. You want the bacon a little crisper with as little visible fat as possible. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat off.
• Leave about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the fat in one of the pan. Add chopped shallot and onion to the pan, cook over medium heat until they start to caramelize. Add the garlic and cook for about one more minute. Add the chili powder and smoked paprika, stir to combine
• Increase heat to high and add the bourbon (carefully) and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, stir and scrape the pan so all the little bacon bits comes loose Continue boiling for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add vinegar and brown sugar, continue to boil for about 3 minutes.
• Toss the bacon into the pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, the mixture will thicken and look jam like in the process. Turn off the stove top, jam will continue to thicken at this point.

Keyword Bacon