Canuck Maple Whisky Bacon Jam - South Country Comfort Food®
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Served Person: 50
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs quality maple bacon thick cut as possible - pay the extra.
- 1 medium red onion chopped and minced fine.
- 1 medium spanish onion chopped and minced fine.
- 1 large garlic clove skinned, green strip removed, crushed and minced fine.
- 6 large shallots skinned, tips removed then chopped and minced fine.
- 1 teaspoon insant coffee crystals i use folgers classic roast instant coffee crystals
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon i grate fresh cinnamon bark - so much better!
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt i use windsorâ® fine sea salt.
- 1/2 cup gibson's finest canadian whisky
- 1/2 cup pure canadian maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure maple extract
- 1/4 cup demerara sugar packed
- 1/4 cup pure maple sugar i use canadian heritage pure organic maple sugar.
- 2 3/4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ginger beer
- 1 85 ml certo liquid pectin i snip the tip of the package and leave sit in a glass upright for a quick add at just the right time.
- Carbohydrate 3.0545323651866 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.01909025693 g
- Fiber 0.118754501667023 g
- Protein 0.27275537325 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0044544156781 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (15g)
- Sodium 13.0234178316 mg
- Sugar 2.93577786351958 g
- Trans Fat 0.00482462707900001 g
- Calories 13 calories
In a Gotham steel pan over medium high cook the bacon in batches 'til crisp and reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings Let drain on torn paper lunch sacks, discard all, but 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Break the bacon into mini bite sized shards and set aside. Place Gotham Steel Pan on stove top over medium heat and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon drippings. Add the red and Spanish onion to the Gotham Steel pan. Cook over medium heat only 'til nearly caramelized. (takes about 6 to 7 3/4 minutes) Add the other 1 'n' a half tablespoons of reserved bacon drippings then the garlic and shallots and cook 'til they're just softened (about 3 1/2 minutes) Add the spices and coffee - then stir to combine. Remove from heat, and add the Gibson's, maple syrup, maple extract, Demerara sugar and pure Canadian maple sugar. Return to heat and raise the heat to a slow rolling boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly ' til slightly thickened. Add the 2 3/4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup ginger beer Reduce heat to low, and stir in the crumbled bacon. Cook over low medium heat for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes stirring constantly. Raise heat to a slight boil and add 1 85 mL pouch Certo liquid pectin Let a slow rolling boil happen for 1 minute. While the jam's hot carefully, but quickly ladle into readied 250 mL mason jars with a 1/4 inch head space. Hand tighten sealing lid and place in a hot bath to seal. Awesome in breakfast rolls, on crackers, a hamburger, flap jacks with a soft poached egg on top or on mini toasts! Enjoy!
