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Bourbon Bacon Jam

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For all you bacon lovers out there, this recipe is for you!  BOURBON BACON JAM is such a delicious appetizer that everyone loves!

Bourbon bacon jam is excellent on all sorts of tasty treats.  Try it on a sandwich or burger.  Or, like we did today,  just spread it on some crackers for a little appetizer with cocktails. I love making this as an addition to my charcuterie tray when entertaining.  It’s fantastic!

Gather your ingredients and a cast iron skillet (or regular one if you prefer) and get cooking!

 

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Bourbon Bacon Jam

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  • Category: Appetizer

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. thick sliced bacon, large diced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 C. apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 C. coffee
  • 1/4 C. maple syrup
  • 1/4 C. bourbon
  • 1/4 C. brown sugar
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo, chopped*
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet (I like to use a cast iron skillet), cook bacon until it starts to get crispy (don’t overcook it). Remove bacon from pan and set aside. Drain fat but leave about 1-2 Tbls. in pan.
  2. Add onions and sauté until softened. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Add cider vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan. Stir in remaining ingredients, lower heat and simmer an hour or so until thickened to syrup consistency.
  4. Lightly process in food processor to desired texture (don’t make it too smooth!)

Notes

* Buy a can of Chipotle Chiles in Adobo and puree them in a blender.  Drop a spoonful of blended chiles on a cookie sheet and freeze. When a recipe calls for chipotle chiles, grab one frozen chile ball from the freezer and thaw for the recipe. Works perfectly!