Bacon Jam
If you want to elevate a basic grilled cheese, burger, peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a charcuterie board, make bacon jam! It’s truly delicious. This recipe makes about 2 cups of jam. I divide it up into the small 4 oz. canning jars to give as gifts along with some good cheese. If I’m not giving it away, I freeze half for later use. 2 pounds thick cut bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 large sweet onions shopped 1/2 cup bourbon 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 cloves garlic, smashed 4 sprigs thyme 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until the fat is rendered and the bacon is browned. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain. Lower the heat of the Dutch oven to medium-low. Remove all but about 3 tablespoons of bacon fat from the Dutch oven. Add the onions and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the onions stirring occasionall...
