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Maple Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam

Sweet, smoky, and savory bacon onion jam made with caramelized onions, maple syrup, bourbon, and crispy bacon for burgers, cheese boards, and appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon Onion Jam
  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.33 cup bourbon
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Glass jars or airtight containers

Method
 

  1. Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet until crispy.
  2. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Leave some bacon grease in the skillet and add butter and onions.
  4. Cook onions slowly until deeply caramelized.
  5. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
  6. Pour in bourbon and simmer until slightly reduced.
  7. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Return bacon to the skillet and simmer until thick and jam-like.
  9. Cool slightly before serving or storing.

Notes

Serve warm or room temperature with burgers, crostini, cheese boards, or sandwiches. Store refrigerated in airtight jars.