Bacon Jam
Serves: 3
Keyon Hand
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
58
Sweetness
56
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Bacon (drippings)1 cup
Brown Sugar1 cup
Garlic (minced)1 tsp
Ground Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Ground Nutmeg1 cup
Bourbon Whiskey1 cup
Brewed Coffee1 cup
Sherry Vinegar1 cup
Maple Syrup3 cup
KetchupDirections:
1
Cook and stir bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until bacon starts to brown, about 10 minutes; drain grease, retaining 1/4 of the drippings
2
Stir onions into bacon and drippings; cook and stir until soft, about 10 minutes
3
Stir in brown sugar; cook until onions are sticky and browned, about 5 more minutes
4
Mix in garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg
5
Cook and stir until garlic is soft, about 5 minutes
6
Mix in bourbon whiskey, coffee, sherry vinegar, and maple syrup
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until the bacon jam is thickened but not completely dry, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, about 35 minutes
8
Mix in ketchup and cook 5 more minutes
9
Remove from heat, let the bacon jam cool, and pulse in a food processor to a slightly chunky, spreadable consistency
10
Bacon jam will store in the refrigerator, covered, up to 2 weeks