Bourbon Bacon Jam
A sweet and savory jam featuring crispy bacon, bourbon, and fig jam. Perfect as a spread for biscuits, crackers, or grilled cheese.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Slotted spoon
- Jar or container for storage
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
Instructions
Instructions
- 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.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, fig jam, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- 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.
- Stir in the cooked bacon. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 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.