Bacon Jam Recipe

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?

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.  

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

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Yield: 1 1/4 cups

Bacon Jam Recipe

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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!

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 1 minute

Total Time 19 minutes

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

1. In a heavy bottom or cast iron pan, crisp the bacon.
2. Remove the crisp bacon to a plate and 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. (omit butter for Paleo)
5. Pulse to chop the bacon jam.
6. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper.  

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

2 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 266 Total Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 11g Cholesterol: 51mg Sodium: 784mg Carbohydrates: 8g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 6g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 16g

Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.