Bacon Jam
Servings: 8 ounces
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bacon diced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 yellow onions diced
- ½ cup bourbon
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a heavy bottom saucepan or a small Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is crispy.12 ounces bacon
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of grease from the pan.
- Add the butter and onions to the pan and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 yellow onions
- Stir in the bourbon, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne and let it simmer until all the alcohol is cooked off, about 5 minutes.½ cup bourbon, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Stir in the maple syrup and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes then stir in the bacon. Remove the pan from heat before serving warm over toasted baguette slices.2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ounce. Actual calories will vary.
*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Jam
Serving Size
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
302
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
444
mg
19
%
Potassium
160
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
135
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
