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Apple Whiskey Bacon Jam

A rich sweet and savory bacon jam made with apples, caramelized onions, and whiskey, perfect as a spread or topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 tablespoons
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon Jam
  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 apples peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • 0.25 cup whiskey
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet or saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Food processor

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon until crisp and remove from pan.
  2. Caramelize onions in rendered bacon fat.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Stir in apples, sugar, and maple syrup.
  5. Deglaze with whiskey and simmer.
  6. Add vinegar, spices, and bacon.
  7. Simmer until thick and jam-like.

Notes

Blend slightly if smoother texture is desired.