Bacon Vidalia Bourbon Jam

You’ll be putting this jam on everything!!! From baked beans to your favorite burger, you can’t go wrong with this jam and it will be expected at every BBQ you host from now on.

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Yield: 1 1/2 cup

Author: Foodie On The Fly

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Bacon Vidalia Bourbon Jam

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of GOOD slab bacon
• 1  1/2 cups chopped Vidalia onion
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced 
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp bourbon
• 1 -2 tsp water, if needed
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Chop the bacon into small pieces and cook in a non-stick pan on medium heat until almost crisp, stirring often. This will take 25-30 minutes.
2. Drain off the grease, leaving a 1/2 tablespoon or so in the pan 
3. Add in the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
4. Next, add in the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring the entire time.
5. Add in the brown sugar, vinegars, and water. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
6. Add thyme sprigs and black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring often. Be careful not to burn.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference if necessary.
8. Turn off the heat and remove thyme sprigs. Allow the mixture to cool.
9. You can pulse the jam a few times in your food processor for a finer consistency or leave it as is. It's up to you but I do suggest it!! 
10. Once completely cool, store in airtight jars in your refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
11. Warm it up a bit and add a little water after heating if it has become too thick.
12. Bacon Jam, like bacon, goes with everything!! Enjoy and let me know how you like it.

Notes:

This jam is even better the next day. Feel free to punch up the flavor by adding your favorite spices.

I suggest a couple of dashes of Cayenne red pepper IF you like heat and sometimes I add in 1 - 2 tbsp of maple syrup for an extra hint of sweetness.

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