If you have never made jam before, this bourbon bacon jam is totally different. No canning required! Prepare yourself to want to make this sweet and savoury spread over and over again. The caramelized onion and bacon with bourbon and maple syrup is perfect for… anything and everything! This bacon jam elevates your dishes from this creamy deviled egg dip (perfect for game day) to a spread on crackers or on top of salmon dishes. It is a perfect brie topper or add it to your charcuterie platter. In fact, you should double this recipe, you will use it so much!

Ingredients for Bourbon Bacon Jam

• 1 package of bacon, any kind!
• 1 yellow onion, small dice
• 1/4 cup bourbon ( we love Maker’s Mark)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
• A sprinkle of salt

How to Make it:

1. Cook down a package of diced bacon until brown
2. Remove all but 1 Tbsp of bacon fat
3. Cook the onion, and add the bacon back to the pan
4. Add bourbon and cook down
5. Add in maple syrup, balsamic, and pepper and cook for a few minutes
6. Pulse in food processor 6 times (you want it to be quite chunky)

Ways to Use Bourbon Bacon Jam:

• Slather it on burgers or chicken sandwiches
• Serve it on baked brie
• Make this amazing Deviled Egg Dip with Bourbon Bacon Jam
• Add it to a charcuterie board
• Put it on top of salmon and bake it or smoke it

Modifications for this Recipe:

• SPICY: Add a dash of red chilli flakes or add diced jalapenos while cooking onions
• TOMATO: Cook down a diced tomato while cooking onions
• IRISH STOUT: Use beer for a deeper, more caramelized flavour
• ALCOHOL-FREE: Add more balsamic and skip the boozy!