Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Bacon Jam 3.5 (530) 10 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Rate Print Share Photo: MARIA ROBLEDO Prep Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Yield: Makes about 2 3/4 cups A savory, chunky jam you can spread on a baguette. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 cups finely chopped shallots (from 3 large or 8 small shallots) 4 small cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 tablespoon) 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground mustard ½ cup bourbon ¼ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup sherry vinegar ⅓ cup packed light-brown sugar Directions Spread half of bacon in a single layer in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned, 20 to 23 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Remove fat; clean pan. Repeat with remaining bacon, reserving browned bits and 1 tablespoon fat in pan. Add shallots and garlic to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, ginger, and mustard and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Increase heat to high; add bourbon and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Add vinegar and brown sugar and return to a boil. Add reserved bacon; reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces to a thick glaze, about 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor and pulse until it has the consistency of a chunky jam. Refrigerate in an airtight container at least 1 hour and up to 4 weeks. Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, December 2013 Rate It Print