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slow cooker bacon bourbon jam

a recipe by
Tess Geer
Westerville, OH

This delicious spread keeps for up to four weeks in the fridge! Great make ahead for parties If you can leave it alone. I serve it as an appetizer with toasted baguette slices. It never lasts long!

serves 8
prep time 25 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooker bacon bourbon jam

  • 1 lb
    sliced bacon, good quality
  • 2
    yellow onions, chopped
  • 4
    fat cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 c
    cider vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 c
    bourbon whisky
  • 1/2 c
    packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey

How To Make slow cooker bacon bourbon jam

  • 1
    Cut bacon into 2" pieces. Sauté in a large sauce pan over medium heat stirring occasionally until bacon is halfway crispy, 15-20 minutes. Don't cook until bacon is completely crispy.
  • 2
    Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels leaving approximately 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan.
  • 3
    Add onions and garlic to pan. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, approximately 5-6 minutes.
  • 4
    Add vinegar, syrup, whisky and brown sugar to onion mixture, stirring to combine. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir for approximately two minutes, scraping up the cooked on bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir.
  • 5
    Remove from heat. Stir in bacon and honey. Transfer mixture to a 6-8 quart slow cooker. Cook uncovered on high for 3 1/2 -4 hours until mixture is thick and syrupy. Stir occasionally.
  • 6
    Transfer mixture to a food processor and pulse until mixture is coarsely and evenly chopped. Let cool. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Consistency will thicken to a spreadable jam texture in a few hours. Keeps up to four weeks.
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