Healthier Bacon and Whiskey Jam
I first tried this bacon and whisky jam at a friend’s holiday party a few years ago. It was so delicious that I could not stop eating it, so she sent the jar home with me! I had to learn how to make it on my own. This incredible, sweet, and bacony ‘jam’ is so delicious. It is just perfect served with gluten-free crackers and extra-strong cheese. I think it will make great gifts too, so stock up on some cute little jars and double the batch to give away to friends and loved ones! I was gifted it from a friend originally, and had to come up with my own recipe!
Healthier Bacon & Whiskey Jam
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 oz streaky smoked bacon finely chopped
- 1 small-medium onion peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ cup whiskey
- 1 TB balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Fry the bacon pieces in a large pan or wok until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, keeping all the fat in the pan.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pan, reducing the heat to low and cook slowly until the onions completely soften.
- Add the cayenne pepper and paprika and stir well to combine.
- Deglaze the pan by adding the whiskey. Increase the heat and cook until the whiskey cooks out completely (evaporates).
- Repeat the process with the balsamic vinegar, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Cook stirring continuously until the balsamic vinegar cooks out completely.
- Stir in the maple syrup and cook until the mixture thickens completely and there is little moisture left in the pan.
- Add the bacon and set aside to cool a little before blitzing to a smoother consistency in a food processor.
- Delicious with strong cheese and gluten-free crackers.
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Hi, my name is Kate.
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