Gentleman’s Whiskey Bacon Jam
Servings 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs strips bacon thick-sliced, finely chopped
- 8 shallots finely chopped
- 1 large swee onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup whisky
- 1/2 com maple syrup
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- crackers assorted
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add shallots and onion to the drippings; cook over medium heat until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add seasonings. Remove from heat; stir in whiskey and maple syrup. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vinegar and brown sugar; cook another 3 minutes, continuing to stir constantly.
- Add crumbled bacon; reduce heat to low, and cook 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Allow the jam to cool slightly. Pulse half of the jam in a food processor until smooth; stir puree into the remaining jam. Serve with assorted crackers.
Notes
Gentleman’s Whiskey Bacon Jam
You can slather this smoky bacon jam on pretty much anything. It lasts only a week in the fridge, so I freeze small amounts for a quick snack with crackers.