Best 8 Bacon And Whiskey Jam Recipes

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If you are a fan of sweet and savory flavors, then you need to try bacon whiskey jam. This unique and delicious jam is made with bacon, whiskey, brown sugar, and spices. It is the perfect condiment for burgers, chicken, pork, and even cheese. Bacon whiskey jam is also a great way to add flavor to your favorite recipes. Whether you are looking for a new appetizer or a way to spice up your next meal, bacon whiskey jam is sure to please. It is a versatile and flavorful jam that is easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GENTLEMAN'S WHISKEY BACON JAM



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You can slather this smoky bacon jam on pretty much anything. It lasts only a week in the fridge, so I freeze small amounts for a quick snack with crackers. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds thick-sliced bacon strips, finely chopped
8 shallots, finely chopped
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whiskey
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • 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., 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., 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 puree into remaining jam. Serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BACON AND WHISKEY JAM



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Sweet and a bit salty, with a hint of spice: this is completely divine on hot buttered toast at any time of the day.

Provided by Rachel Allen

Categories     HarperCollins     Bacon     Jam or Jelly     Onion     Breakfast     Condiment/Spread     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes two 14-oz. jars

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds bacon, cut into strips
Scant 1/2 ounce butter (optional)
14 ounces shallots, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, not too large, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
5 fl. ounces Irish whiskey
3 1/2 ounces light soft brown sugar
3 1/2 ounces honey
5 fl. ounces cider vinegar
3 1/2 ounces marmalade

Steps:

  • Sterilize two jam jars: wash them in hot soapy water then transfer them to a moderate oven to dry.
  • Fry the bacon in a wide low-sided sauté pan, stirring frequently, until cooked and beginning to brown. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. If there is a lot of fat in the pan, discard most of it, leaving just enough to sweat the shallots-about 1 tablespoon. If there is not enough fat, add a little knob of butter-about 1/2 oz.
  • Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and cook gently on a low heat until softened. Then add the spices and cook for a few minutes. Next, add the whiskey, turn up the heat and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pan and cook out most of the alcohol, being very careful as it may flame. Do not measure out the whiskey near the pan or flame.
  • Finally, return the bacon to the pan, add the sugar, honey, vinegar and marmalade and let it bubble until it becomes sticky and glossy. Transfer into the sterilized jars, allow to cool, then label and store. This will keep up to 1 month in the fridge.
  • Serve at room temperature, or even a little warm, on buttered toast.

BACON, ONION AND WHISKEY JAM



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Time 40m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb sliced bacon, finely diced (cut into small 1/4" cubes)
1 1/2 cups finely diced onion
1/2 cup Canadian or Bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a heavy-bottomed, 8" or so wide pot set over medium heat. Cook until the fat is rendered out and the bacon is slightly crispy. Now drain all but 1 Tbsp. of fat from the pot. Add the onion to the pot and cook until very tender and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Mix in the remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquids reduce and the mixture slightly thickens and becomes jam-like. Remove from the heat, transfer to a heatproof jar or serving bowl and cool to room temperature. Now cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Bacon jam will keep several days in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, serve as is or heat the jam 20 seconds or so in the microwave, which will melt any bacon fat on the surface and give the jam a nice shine.

BACON JAM



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A savory, chunky jam you can spread on a baguette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes about 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 cups finely chopped shallots (from 3 large or 8 small shallots)
4 small cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup sherry vinegar
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Spread half of bacon in a single layer in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned, 20 to 23 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Remove fat; clean pan. Repeat with remaining bacon, reserving browned bits and 1 tablespoon fat in pan.
  • Add shallots and garlic to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, ginger, and mustard and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Increase heat to high; add bourbon and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Add vinegar and brown sugar and return to a boil. Add reserved bacon; reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces to a thick glaze, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a food processor and pulse until it has the consistency of a chunky jam. Refrigerate in an airtight container at least 1 hour and up to 4 weeks.

CHEF JOHN'S BACON JAM



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This takes some time to make, and there is expert-level stirring involved, but what a small price when you consider the final results. Whether you do this for your Super Bowl® party or another festive occasion, I hope you give this amazing bacon jam a try soon.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds bacon, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
4 large yellow onions, diced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sherry vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup water
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed pot and cook over medium heat until bacon is crispy and the rendered fat is foaming, about 10 minutes. Pour bacon and rendered fat into a strainer placed over a bowl to drain fat. When fat is drained and bacon is cool enough to handle, remove bacon to a cutting board and finely chop.
  • Return pot to medium heat; drizzle 2 teaspoons reserved bacon fat and butter in pan. Saute onions and 1 teaspoon salt until soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir brown sugar, sherry vinegar, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, black pepper, and cayenne into onion mixture; add bacon. Stir water into bacon mixture and cook until jam is a brick-brown bacon color and has a jam consistency, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme into jam; stir until shiny and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 633.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

BACON AND WHISKY JAM WITH COFFEE AND MAPLE SYRUP



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Rich and aromatic, sweet and savoury, this jam is a winner in every way!

Provided by Karon Grieve

Categories     preserves

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil
500 g smoked bacon chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 red onion diced
1 red chilli minced
100 ml maple syrup
4 tbsp cider vinegar
150 ml strong coffee
100 ml whisky

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and add the garlic, onion and chilli along with the bacon pieces and cook for about 10 minutes till browned and aromatic
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the pan and stir well then simmer for about 45 minutes or until it has all come together as a sticky carmelised jam like mass
  • Cool a little and whizz in food processor to make it smoother and spoon into sterilised jars

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1473 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 113 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Sodium 1668 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE ONION AND BACON JAM



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Bacon jam isn't just for burgers, add it to grilled cheese, waffles or roasted veggies, the possibilities are endless. I prefer the ratio of more onion to bacon but feel free to add additional bacon. I've made the consistency thicker than a traditional jam.

Provided by Bren

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 ounces smoked bacon, diced
3 cups finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons high-quality balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon real maple syrup
2 tablespoons water, divided

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat has rendered and bacon is evenly browned but not yet crisped, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat. Add onions to the pan with the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until onions are soft and lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Lower heat to a simmer and add balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon water.
  • Simmer until jam comes together, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining tablespoon water and remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 135.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BACON JAM



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Make this moreish bacon jam as a gift for friends and family. It's surprisingly easy to make, tastes divine and will keep up to a month in the fridge

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Condiment

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 2 jars

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g smoked bacon lardons
1 large white onion , finely sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
85g light brown sugar
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp bourbon whiskey
2 tbsp maple syrup
100ml freshly brewed strong black coffee

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in a large non-stick pan for 5-10 mins mins until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Turn the heat to low and cook the onion in the bacon fat for 15-20 mins until soft and starting to brown. Stir in the garlic, sugar, cider vinegar, bourbon, maple syrup, coffee and the bacon.
  • Cook slowly for 25-30 mins, stirring occasionally until thick and syrupy. Turn off the heat, leave to cool for a few mins, then carefully tip everything into a food processor. Pulse briefly to chop into small pieces, then leave the mixture to cool before packing it into two sterilised jars. Will keep for up to one month in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.48 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right bacon: Use a good quality, thick-cut bacon for the best flavor and texture.
  • Render the bacon slowly: This will help to bring out its flavor and prevent it from becoming too crispy.
  • Use a variety of whiskey: Experiment with different types of whiskey to find one that you like best in the jam.
  • Add some heat: If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the jam.
  • Don't overcook the jam: The jam should be thick and syrupy, but not too thick. Overcooking it will make it too thick and hard to spread.
  • Let the jam cool completely before storing it: This will help to prevent it from spoiling.

Conclusion:

Bacon and whiskey jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for spreading on sandwiches, burgers, and crackers. It can also be used as a glaze for chicken, pork, or fish. No matter how you use it, bacon and whiskey jam is sure to be a hit!

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