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Essentials: Gentleman's Whiskey Bacon Jam

Source of Recipe


Taste of Home



List of Ingredients



• 1½ pounds thick-sliced bacon strips, finely chopped
  
• 8 shallots, finely chopped
  
• 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tsp chili powder
  
• ½ tsp paprika
  
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
  
• ¼ tsp pepper
  
• ½ cup whiskey
  
• ½ cup maple syrup
  
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
  
• Assorted crackers
  






Instructions



1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add shallots and onion to the drippings; cook over medium heat until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
   
   
2. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add seasonings. Remove from heat; stir in whiskey and maple syrup. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vinegar and brown sugar; cook another 3 minutes, continuing to stir constantly.
   
   
3. Add crumbled bacon; reduce heat to low and cook 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Allow jam to cool slightly. Pulse half the jam in a food processor until smooth; stir purée into remaining jam. Serve with assorted crackers.
   
   Makes 3 cups