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Slammin' Delicious Bacon Jam Recipe with Bourbon and Coffee
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This bacon jam recipe is not only savory but it has a touch of sweetness and a hint of thyme, bourbon and espresso!
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bacon jam on a serving knife with bread in the background
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Other Time1 minute
Prep Time19 minutes
servings1 ¼ cups

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Bacon
  • 2 shallots ½ cup
  • 2 gloves garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon bourbon
  • 3 Tablespoon Honey
  • 2 T Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a heavy bottom or cast iron pan, crisp the bacon.
    1 lb Bacon
  2. 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
  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)
    1 Tablespoon bourbon, 3 Tablespoon Honey, 2 T Butter, 1 Teaspoon olive oil
  5. Pulse to chop the bacon jam.
  6. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 784mg | Sugar: 6g

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.
CourseAppetizer Recipe
CuisineAmerican
Keywordbacon jam recipe, paleo bacon jam
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