BOURBON MAPLE BACON JAM

Bourbon Maple Bacon Jam image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb bacon
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 Tbsp reserved bacon fat
2 c yellow onions, diced
1/2 tsp ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
1/4 c brown sugar, packed
2 Tbsp cooking sherry
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1/4 c brewed coffee
1/4 c good quality maple syrup
1/4 c bourbon

Steps:

1. In a large cold saucepan, add bacon. Set the heat to medium and cook until fat is rendered about 35 minutes or more. Drain bacon through a fine sieve sitting over a bowl; set aside and keep the bacon fat for later use.
2. In the same saucepan over medium heat, add butter and ½ tbsp. reserved bacon fat. Add onions and sprinkle with salt; sauté for 10 minutes, stirring often.
3. Meanwhile, chop bacon into smaller pieces. Return bacon to the saucepan and add brown sugar, cooking sherry, smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in brewed coffee, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Add maple syrup and bourbon; cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
4. Spoon jam into an airtight container, let it cool before transferring to the fridge; it will keep for 1 month. Yields 1 ½ cups
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