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brown sugar bourbon bacon marmalade jam

Bacon Marmalade

Bacon, brown sugar, and bourbon marry together to become the ultimate burger topping. This also makes a great appetizer with cheese and crackers.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4" strips
  • 3 medium sweet yellow onions, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy, approximately 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. Keep 2 tbsp of fat in the pan and remove the rest for another use. 

  2. Add onions and shallot to pan and cook until they begin to caramelize, approximately 15 minutes. (Keep the onions covered while cooking so they release a lot of juice.) 

  3. Lower heat slightly, add brown sugar to pan, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. The brown sugar granules should be completely dissolved, and the mixture should be thick and caramelized. 

  4. Add water, bourbon, and thyme and cook 10-15 minutes until thick. Turn off heat and stir in balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.