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Bourbon Bacon Jam

A tasty addition to any burger or morning toast.

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Equipment List


  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pot
  • Food processor
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients


  • 12 slices bacon, diced
    - suggested not to use thick cut
  • 1 small red onion
    - diced
  • 1 shallot
    - diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
    - minced
  • 1/4 c bourbon
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
    - packed
  • 1/4 c pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 c apple cider vinegar

Preparation Instructions


  • Use food processor to dice onion and shallot
  • Mince garlic
  • Chop bacon

Cooking Instructions


  • Preheat to 90°F
  • Add 12 slices bacon, diced to pan
  • Stir ingredients
  • Stir ingredients
  • Remove bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel (use slotted spoon)
  • Remove all but 1 Tbsp of the bacon grease from pot
  • Add 1 small red onion and 1 shallot to pan
  • Stir ingredients
  • Stir ingredients
  • Stir ingredients
  • Stir ingredients
  • Add 2 cloves garlic to pan
  • Stir ingredients
  • Add 1/4 c bourbon to pan
  • Deglaze pan
  • Add 1/4 c pure maple syrup to pan
  • Add 1/2 c brown sugar to pan
  • Add 1/2 c apple cider vinegar to pan
  • Stir ingredients
  • Add cooked bacon back to pot
  • Stir ingredients
  • Stir ingredients
  • Stir ingredients

Finishing Instructions


  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Store in air-tight container.
  • Serve on toast or burgers.