Bacon Jam

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This recipe can be used for spooning on Granny's old-fashion biscuits, or put a dollop on fluffy scrambled eggs. On a toasted slice of a crusty bread or good crackers it would be divine. Whatever you use this for, it will work beautifully, because everything is better with bacon!

Submitted by Cheryl Bricks
Updated on September 2, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
1 quart
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 2 pounds bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½ cup bacon drippings

  • 2 large yellow onions, cut into very thin slivers

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup bourbon whiskey

  • 1 cup brewed coffee

  • ½ cup sherry vinegar

  • ½ cup maple syrup

  • ¾ cup ketchup

Directions

  1. Cook and stir bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until bacon starts to brown, about 10 minutes; drain grease, retaining 1/4 of the drippings. Stir onions into bacon and drippings; cook and stir until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar; cook until onions are sticky and browned, about 5 more minutes. Mix in garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook and stir until garlic is soft, about 5 minutes.

  2. Mix in bourbon whiskey, coffee, sherry vinegar, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until the bacon jam is thickened but not completely dry, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, about 35 minutes. Mix in ketchup and cook 5 more minutes.

  3. Remove from heat, let the bacon jam cool, and pulse in a food processor to a slightly chunky, spreadable consistency. Bacon jam will store in the refrigerator, covered, up to 2 weeks.

    close up view of Bacon Jam in a glass, served with bread, meat, lettuce and watermelon on a plate
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

140 Calories
8g Fat
10g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 115mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.