Delish Bourbon Bacon Jam Recipes

So, you want to spice up your life with something that’s equal parts sweet, savory, and a little bit ridiculous? Welcome to the magical world of Delish Bourbon Bacon Jam. Yes, it’s bacon. Yes, it’s jam. No, it’s not what I spread on my toast every morning—unless you’re into brunch with zero regrets. This glorious concoction is perfect for slathering on burgers, smearing on toast, or just enjoying straight from the jar while pretending it’s a “culinary tasting experience.” I mean, who doesn’t want to feel fancy while devouring bacon?

Picture this: My husband, bless his heart, was completely convinced he could help me make this jam because “how hard can it be?” (Spoiler: harder than making a toddler sit still for five minutes). He literally stirred the pot once, splashed bourbon everywhere, and then went to “get more bacon,” which turned into a full Netflix marathon. Fast forward two hours, and we’re pulling the pan off the burner, letting the smoke alarm do its thing, while kids yell “what is that smell?” It’s safe to say we had a ‘surprise’ dinner that night—the surprise being we’d be eating takeout. Lesson learned: when it comes to making jam, no one ever really helps, do they?

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use precooked bacon if you want to feel like you’re cheating and save about 3 hours of your life. Seriously, who has time to fry bacon?
– Want to avoid even more dishes? Grab a paper towel, wipe the pan instead of washing, and call it “flavor enhancing.”
– If you’re really in a hurry, skip chopping the bacon finely. It’s called rustic style, and it’s totally a thing!

Serving Ideas

– Slather it on toast for breakfast or atop a grilled cheese for a snack that’s way too indulgent for functional adults.
– Feel free to pair it with wine, especially if the kids are driving you bananas—nothing like some liquid sanity!
– You could serve it with crackers, but who are we kidding? Just eat it straight from the jar like a normal person.

What to Serve It With

– Keep it simple: burgers, grilled cheese, or breakfast potatoes. You can’t mess that up, right? Well, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Tip: Don’t get distracted while caramelizing the bacon, unless you want “charcoal” to be your main flavor.
– Mistake: Thinking your cooking skills magically improve while under pressure. Spoiler alert: they don’t.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. They also pair well with regret.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Want to go all out? Swap sugar for honey, or soy sauce for tamari. Get trendy and skip steps while calling it “deconstructed.” Trust me, nobody will know—and it still counts!

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Delish Bourbon Bacon Jam Recipes

A sweet and savory jam perfect for spreading on toast or as a topping for burgers.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound bacon, diced Use thick-cut for best flavor.
• ▢ 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• ▢ 0.5 cup brown sugar
• ▢ 0.5 cup bourbon Choose a good quality bourbon.
• ▢ 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
• Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the brown sugar, bourbon, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
• Return the bacon to the skillet, and simmer until the mixture thickens, about 45 minutes.
• Stir in black pepper and remove from heat. Let cool before storing in jars.

Notes

This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.