The ULTIMATE Bacon Whiskey Maple Jam Recipe

In today's video, Jill shows how to make this unusual and delicious recipe, Let's give it go! I hope you will enjoy the recipe and this video. APOLOGIES UP FRONT -- I LOST MY MIC AT THE POINT OF TASTING. Hopefully, you'll be able to hear it or turn your CC on. BACON WHISKEY JAM RECIPE 1/2 lb diced bacon 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup (use the real thing) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons whiskey 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Pinch of cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced bacon. Cook until crispy, then remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan. Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. I added a bit of water while the onion sauteed to deglaze the pan and remove all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and whiskey. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and mix it into the sauce. Add smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. Do not cover. Once the jam has thickened, remove it from the heat. This will be VERY hot when finished cooking. Cool completely then transfer to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Great on burgers, steaks, bakers, crackers, etc. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It can also be frozen for up to three months. ✅ SUBSCRIBE & never miss a video! 🔔 HIT that BELL to receive a notification when I upload new videos! 👍 THUMBS UP my video if you enjoyed watching, please! Here is a link to my Amazon "Favorites Shop" so you can shop for items I love or items I use on my channel. https://www.amazon.com/shop/jill4today If you use my Amazon affiliate link posted above, each time you order one of my Amazon shop items, or shop Amazon, and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. GREAT PREPPING TOOLS: Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker: https://amzn.to/4gH1ZW6 OXO Lemon Juice Squeezer: https://amzn.to/3YWy9ml OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner: https://amzn.to/4jXD0yh Mueller Food Chopper: https://amzn.to/3wFHqEf USA Half-Sheet Bake Pan w/Cooling Rack: https://amzn.to/3SCEPou Pyrex Glass Bowl Set: https://amzn.to/3D4WITa Clear Glass Prep Bowls: https://amzn.to/3ip66sQ Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set: https://amzn.to/3GrtVdI OXO 9” Whip: https://amzn.to/30Ye06x Flexible Bowl Scraper: https://amzn.to/3ZIveQT Anchor Hocking 2 Quart Batter Bowl w/Lid: http://amzn.to/2yxU4rg Epicurean Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/4dcbg6H Plastic Portion Cups w/Lids: https://amzn.to/4jo0hbU OXO Silicone Baking Cups: https://amzn.to/3LJzDLM Silpat Baking Sheets: https://amzn.to/43tWPGO OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup, 2 Oz: https://amzn.to/3HMQGLC Wilton 12-cup Muffin Tin: https://amzn.to/42xA1Ui Tovolo Silicone Tool Set: https://amzn.to/3opk9lP Tovolo Scooper/Scraper Tool: https://amzn.to/3XvKrkx Baker's Joy: Helpful for Muffin Tin: https://amzn.to/3sOT5hJ Sugar Shaker/Flour Duster Wand: https://amzn.to/3qqB0Eh Parchment Paper Sheets: https://amzn.to/3i69CaR Hand-Held Rotary Sifter: https://amzn.to/3t6fNSC Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set w/Stand: https://amzn.to/3H1B35u FAVORITE ELECTRIC KITCHEN GEAR: Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker: https://amzn.to/4gH1ZW6 Instant Pot, 6 quart: https://amzn.to/36S2OeS Instant Pot 2-Pack Sealing Ring 5 & 6-Qt: https://amzn.to/4hetgh3 Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Pot: https://amzn.to/4i6CIV0 Instant Pot Glass Lid: https://amzn.to/3Dm3KJ1 My Cuisinart Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/34EEkoD Cuisinart Immersion Stick Blender: https://amzn.to/3tM21DW Keurig Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3w2W5sN Kitchen-Aid 7 Quart Stand Mixer: https://amzn.to/3tQBWn7 #baconjam #appetizers #jill4today