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Bourbon Bacon Jam

Bourbon Bacon Jam

A sweet and savory jam featuring crispy bacon, bourbon, and fig jam. Perfect as a spread for biscuits, cheese boards, or burgers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Spread
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound Bacon diced
  • 1 Yellow onion medium, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar Fig jam
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Slotted spoon
  • Jar or container for storage

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet. Set bacon aside.
  2. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, fig jam, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the jam has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  5. Stir in the cooked bacon. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. The jam will thicken further as it cools. Transfer to a jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

For a smoother jam, you can pulse the cooked bacon in a food processor before adding it back to the jam. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of heat. Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or as a glaze for pork chops.