Savory Jam with Bourbon, Jalapeño and Bacon
TOTAL TIME45 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS6-7
About this RecipeThis Savory Jam with Bourbon, Jalapeño, and Bacon features Smithfield bacon for a rich, balanced spread that adds bold flavor to everyday dishes.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 2 Fuji apples, diced 2 tbsps. Dried onions 4 cloves Garlic, minced 1/3 cup Brown sugar 1/3 cup Maple syrup 2 tbsps. Bourbon 2 tbsps. Apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup Jalapenos, seeded and diced
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1 lb. Thick Cut Bacon
Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
2.
Line a sheet pan with oversized parchment paper for easy clean-up.
3.
Place the bacon strips along the pan and cook for 8–12 minutes, or until brown and crispy.
4.
Flip the bacon strips halfway through the cook time.
5.
Remove the bacon from the oven, pat off the grease, and pour the grease from the parchment into a glass container.
6.
Using 1–2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon grease, stir the garlic, dried onions, apples, and jalapeños into a Dutch oven over medium heat.
7.
Cook the mixture for 10–12 minutes, or until the apples are soft.
8.
Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining ingredients, including the bacon, which should be cut into small pieces.
9.
Simmer the mixture for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jam is thick.
10.
Remove the Dutch oven from the heat.
11.
Transfer the jam to a container with a lid.
12.
Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to one week.
