Bacon Jam

Name: Bacon Jam
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1.5 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; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard; 0.5 cup bourbon; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 0.333 cup sherry vinegar; 0.333 cup packed light-brown sugar

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Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 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.