Bourbon bacon jam recipe

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A jar of delicious bourbon bacon jam adding style and flavour to a cheeseboard.

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A delicious relish with deep, complex savoury flavours, this Bourbon bacon jam recipe elevates sandwiches, snacks and all kinds of savoury dishes to new levels.

Servings:

Author: Helen Best-Shaw

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Ingredients

1 tsp oil - olive or vegetable
200 g smoked back bacon - 12–14 rashers
2 medium onions
2 cloves garlic
100 g soft brown sugar - light or dark
60 ml coffee
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp Bourbon whiskey

Metric - USA Cups

Instructions

Put a drizzle of oil in the pan and heat it. With a pair of sharp kitchen scissors, snip the bacon directly into the pan to fry. Fry until all the bacon is cooked and golden. This takes about 15 minutes.
1 tsp oil, 200 g smoked back bacon
Remove the bacon from the pan and set to one side. Leave a little of the fat in the pan to cook the onions and discard the rest.
Add the onions to the pan and fry slowly over a medium heat. This will take about ten minutes. Continue until the onions are golden and fragrant.
2 medium onions
Return the bacon to the pan, add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
2 cloves garlic, 100 g soft brown sugar, 60 ml coffee, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp Bourbon whiskey
Gently simmer over a low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar, vinegar, whiskey and coffee have formed a syrup and reduced slightly. (It will continue to thicken as it cools.)
Transfer to small, sterilized jars, and then seal. I like to use a jam funnel to do this, as it saves mess and waste.

Notes

Storage

Fridge – Keep your Bourbon bacon jam in a jar with a lid in the fridge for up to three weeks. Take what you need out before serving, as it is so much better at room temperature.

Remember that this is not a jam in the conventional sense and not suitable for long-term storage in a cupboard.

Freezer – Bourbon bacon jam can be frozen and will keep for three months in the freezer. It does not freeze solid, which means it can be scooped out of the jar into a serving dish without the need for defrosting.

Make sure the lid is on tight and that the jar is upright to avoid any leaks.

Hints and tips

Use good bacon. This Bourbon bacon jam is a treat and you want to make the most of it.

Do not be afraid to add a little oil at the start. You will drain off the excess fat once the bacon is cooked.

Fry both the bacon and onion for gently over a medium heat and take your time. Don’t rush.

Serve at room temperature. Spoon the relish that you need into a small serving jar and allow it to warm up before eating.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.