Bacon And Whisky Jam With Coffee And Maple Syrup Recipes

GENTLEMAN'S WHISKEY BACON JAM

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add shallots and onion to the drippings; cook over medium heat until caramelized, stirring occasionally., Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add seasonings. Remove from heat; stir in whiskey and maple syrup. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vinegar and brown sugar; cook another 3 minutes, continuing to stir constantly., Add crumbled bacon; reduce heat to low and cook 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Allow jam to cool slightly. Pulse half the jam in a food processor until smooth; stir puree into remaining jam. Serve with assorted crackers.

BACON AND WHISKY JAM WITH COFFEE AND MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and add the garlic, onion and chilli along with the bacon pieces and cook for about 10 minutes till browned and aromatic
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pan and stir well then simmer for about 45 minutes or until it has all come together as a sticky carmelised jam like mass
• Cool a little and whizz in food processor to make it smoother and spoon into sterilised jars