Easy Bacon Jam Recipe Without Onions

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.

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?

1. Crisp the bacon.
2. Cook the shallot, garlic and thyme in the hot bacon grease.
3. Add the crisp bacon, the sautéed shallots, garlic and thyme to a blender.
4. Add the bourbon, honey, butter, olive oil and bacon fat to the blender.
5. Pulse to chop the bacon jam.
6. 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.

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Bacon Jam Recipe

Sarah Mock

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!

4.8 from 5 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 3 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Additional Time 1 min

Total Time 19 mins

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Course Appetizer Recipe

Cuisine American

Servings 1 ¼ cups

Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb bacon
• 2 shallots ½ 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. 

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 784mgSugar: 6g

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