This bacon jam is smoky, sweet, savory, and a little boozy — the perfect topping for burgers, sandwiches, or even stirred into salads. Made in a cast iron skillet with beer, maple syrup, and a touch of bourbon, this jam brings serious flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients
250 g / 9 oz bacon (slices)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp PitmasterX Classic seasoning
100 ml / 3.4 fl oz beer
Tools
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How to
- Place the bacon slices in a PitmasterX hand polished 12" cast iron skillet and let them cook gently over medium heat.
- Once the bacon starts to brown, pour the beer over it and let it simmer. Cook until all the moisture has evaporated and the bacon is golden and crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and finely chop it. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add the PitmasterX Classic seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, and bourbon. Stir and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to reduce and combine the flavors.
- Add the chopped bacon back to the pan. Stir to coat everything in the sticky, sweet, and savory sauce.
- Let it cook for another few minutes until it reaches a jam-like consistency.
Transfer the bacon jam to a clean jar. Let it cool, then seal and store it in the refrigerator.
