Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs thick-cut bacon cut into ½-inch lardons
- 4-5 large yellow onions finely diced
- 4–5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 bundle fresh thyme tied
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup bourbon whiskey
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional but we highly recommend
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Freeze the bacon for 15 minutes, then cut it into uniform ½-inch lardons.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add diced onions and cook until soft and caramelized.
- Add minced garlic, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked bacon, fresh thyme, dark brown sugar, brewed coffee, bourbon, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup.
- Simmer the mixture until thickened, about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the thyme bundle before using the jam. Cool before storing.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by modifying the brown sugar.
This jam can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Serve on burgers, toast, or with cheese platter for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.