The Best Bourbon Bacon Jam

Name: The Best Bourbon Bacon Jam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds thick-cut bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 large sweet yellow onion (halved and sliced); 2 garlic cloves (minced or grated); ⅓ cup pure maple syrup; ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ((see note)); Leaves from 3-4 thyme sprigs; ¼ cup bourbon; Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 30min

Brace yourselves, bacon lovers — this very best bourbon bacon jam was made just for you. From brunch to cocktail hour and even dinnertime, you'll want to slather this savory and sweet bourbon bacon jam on everything in sight. No matter how you serve it, everyone is sure to gobble up this irresistible bacon spread.

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 20:12:51 GMT