Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam

5 from 1 vote

This recipe for Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam is the ultimate salty-sweet condiment. Perfect on burgers, hearty sandwiches, or finely minced as a charcuterie spread!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 25

Total Time1 35

Course: Condiment, Sauce, Topping

Cuisine: American

Servings: Cups

Calories: 1279kcal

Author: Spencer Klickman

Equipment

Medium Saucepot

Ingredients

1 lb. Thick Cut Bacon Sliced into ½ - ¾-inch Thick Strips
2 Large Sweet Onions Rough Diced (about ½-inch pieces)
½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
1 Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
½ Cup Water
1 ½ Oz. Bourbon
½ Teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
1 Teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 ½ Teaspoon Worcestershire
½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt Plus More to Taste
½ Teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Plus More to Taste

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook for 8 to 10-minutes until just barely crispy. Remove from pan, reserving 1 - 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
Add diced onions with a small pinch of kosher salt and cook for 10 to 15-minutes until they are translucent and just barely begin to start to get some color.
Reduce heat to medium and add the light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for 20-minutes, stirring frequently until onions and sauce begin to caramelize.
Return the cooked bacon to the pan, and deglaze with the bourbon, and water. Add the salt and fresh cracked black pepper and cook for 30 to 40-minutes until it reaches a soft jam-like consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire. Season to taste with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper as needed.
This can be served warm, or cooled to room temperature.

Notes

Finely dice this after cooling to serve on a charcuterie board - the smaller pieces of bacon and onion are better for scooping with crackers, or as a spread, etc.

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