Bourbon Bacon Jam Delight
Smoky, sweet, and boozy, this bacon jam layers bourbon, maple, and coffee into a spreadable savory-sweet treat. Spoon over burgers, biscuits, or cheese boards.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup shallot, minced optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.35 cup bourbon
- 0.5 cup strong brewed coffee
- 0.27 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.75 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.25 cup water as needed to loosen while simmering
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook chopped bacon in a wide skillet over medium heat until browned, 10–12 minutes.
- Transfer bacon to a plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.
- Soften onion and shallot in the drippings over medium heat, stirring often, 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze with bourbon, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Add brown sugar, maple syrup, coffee, vinegar, and the bacon. Simmer on low, stirring often, 35–45 minutes.
- Splash in water as needed to keep it gently bubbling and jammy.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Adjust sweetness or tang to taste.
- Pulse briefly in a food processor for a spreadable texture, or leave chunky. Cool before jarring.
Notes
Try a chipotle twist: swap smoked paprika for 1/2 tsp minced chipotle in adobo. Serve warm on smash burgers, grilled cheese, or alongside sharp cheddar and pickles. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks; rewarm gently on low heat or in short microwave bursts. Freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Bourbon Bacon Jam Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.