This bacon jam recipe is not only savory with a touch of sweetness and a hint of thyme, bourbon and espresso but it is a Paleo bacon jam recipe! Spread on crostini for a savory appetizer or dollop on a hamburger for a knock out burger bite.
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.
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Ingredients needed to make bacon jam
- thick-cut bacon
- shallots ( 1/2 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.
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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.
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Bacon Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon
- 2 shallots 1/2 cup
- 2 gloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 T butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom or cast iron pan, crisp the bacon.
- Remove the crisp bacon to a plate and 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. (omit butter for Paleo)
- Pulse to chop the bacon jam.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper.
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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.
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Sarah Mock
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 12 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.