Whiskey Maple Bacon Jam

• Meat

  • 1 1/2 lb Bacon

• Produce

  • 2 tsp Garlic
  • 1/2 Purple onion, medium
  • 10 Shallots
  • 1 Yellow onion, medium

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/2 cup Maple whiskey

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Description

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs. bacon, reserve 3 tbsp. bacon grease
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• ½ medium purple onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 10 shallots, finely chopped
• ½ tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ½ c. maple whiskey
• ½ c. maple syrup
• ¼ c. balsamic vinegar
• ½ c. packed brown sugar

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
• Drain on paper towels, and discard all but 3 tbsp. drippings.
• Crumble bacon into ¼-inch bits, and set aside.
• Add the yellow and purple onion to the skillet.
• Cook on medium until soft, golden, and nearly caramelized, about 7-8 minutes.
• Add the garlic and shallots, cooking until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
• Add the chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
• Remove from heat, and add the maple whiskey and maple syrup.
• Return to heat, allow to bubble, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until thickened.
• Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to the skillet.
• Cook an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until sugar is nearly dissolved.
• Reduce heat to low, and stir in the crumbled bacon.
• Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Serve with crackers. Store in the refrigerator.