This bacon jam recipe is savory with a touch of sweetness and a hint of thyme, bourbon and espresso! Spread on crostini for a savory appetizer or dollop on a hamburger for a knock out burger bite.

bacon jam with thyme garnish, vertical image

I love bacon jam but sometimes you don't want an overly sticky, sweet jam. This bacon jam is more of a spread and definitely a savory spread.

Ingredients needed to make bacon jam

thick-cut bacon
shallots ( ½ cup)
garlic, grated
thyme (fresh or dried)
espresso
bourbon
honey
butter (omit for true Paleo)
olive oil

How do you make bacon jam?

Crisp the bacon.
Cook the shallot, garlic and thyme in the hot bacon grease.
Add the crisp bacon, the sautéed shallots, garlic and thyme to a blender.
Add the bourbon, honey, butter, olive oil and bacon fat to the blender.
Pulse to chop the bacon jam.
Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper.

Storage Tips

Store the jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within a week. This jam is not shelf-stable, it needs to be refrigerated. Allow the bacon jam to come to room temperature before serving for the most delicious results.

Chef Tip

Switch up bacon and use peppered bacon for a different flavor profile.
If shallots are not available in your area, a substitute is red onion.
If fresh thyme is not available, substitute in 1 teaspoon dried thyme.

Slammin' Delicious Bacon Jam Recipe with Bourbon and Coffee

Sarah Mock

4.88 from 8 votes

This bacon jam recipe is not only savory but it has a touch of sweetness and a hint of thyme, bourbon and espresso!

Print Recipe

bacon jam on a serving knife with bread in the background

1 ¼ cups

Instructions

In a heavy bottom or cast iron pan, crisp the bacon.
1 lb Bacon
Remove the crisp bacon to a plate and cook the shallot, garlic and thyme in the hot bacon grease.
2 shallots, 2 gloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
Add the crisp bacon, the sautéed shallots, garlic and thyme to a blender.
Add the bourbon, honey, butter, olive oil and bacon fat to the blender. (omit butter for Paleo)
1 Tablespoon bourbon, 3 Tablespoon Honey, 2 T Butter, 1 Teaspoon olive oil
Pulse to chop the bacon jam.
Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Notes

Tips for making bacon jam:

Freeze the bacon for 30 minutes before chopping to make it easier to slice.
Switch up bacon and use peppered bacon for a different flavor profile.
If shallots are not available in your area, a substitute is red onion.
If fresh thyme is not available, substitute in 1 teaspoon dried thyme.

Appetizer Recipe

American

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