Apple Whiskey Bacon Jam (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
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1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 ½ cups)
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2 small Fuji apples, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
→ Sweeteners & Flavoring
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½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
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¼ cup (79 g) maple syrup
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3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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3 tablespoons whiskey
# Instructions:
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. While the bacon is cooking, line a plate with a paper towel.
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Place the cooked bacon onto the lined plate. Set aside. Leave about 4 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, carefully removing the rest.
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To the pan, add the onion. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the onions are translucent (about 8-10 minutes).
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Add the apples, and stir to combine. Continue to cook until apples have softened and onions have caramelized (4-5 more minutes), stirring often.
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Mix in the garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and cooked bacon.
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Remove the pan from heat. Then, add the whiskey. Stir well. Place the pan back on the heat.
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Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened to a jam-like consistency.
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Serve warm or cold. If refrigerated, warm slightly before serving for best flavor.
# Notes:
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This versatile jam pairs wonderfully with cheese boards, as a topping for burgers, or spread on toast.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.