Awhile back, bacon jam recipes were popping up everywhere. A local restaurant started serving sides of it at brunch. Friends were posting pictures of their at-home attempts to make it.
Because I hate missing a food trend, here’s my addition. Yep, I’m late to the party, but I’ve got a tasty recipe to share. Do yourself a favor, make a batch of this and put in on top of a waffle. Drizzle with a little extra maple syrup and indulge in one of the most interesting flavor combinations you’ll have on a waffle. It’s smoky, sweet, bourbon-y, perfection for breakfast! Or have it on a burger, put it on toast for a crazy variation of the classic BLT. It’s good just about everywhere I’ve tried it, even in oatmeal. Not kidding.
Many of the variations of bacon jam you’ll find on-line are processed a bit in a blender or food processor for a smoother texture. You’ll notice I’ve left mine a little chunkier. I tried making it both ways and like the texture of it unprocessed. Nothing changes in the flavor, should you choose to blend it, I just like the chunks of coconut bacon being a bit more, well…chunky.
Oh, one more thing. You’ll need a bag of Phoney Baloney’s coconut bacon to make this. I’m slightly obsessed with coconut bacon and put it in lots of dishes, including guacamole. It’s good stuff, get some! Or make some. Want a recipe to make it at home? Holler if you do and I’ll post my version soon.
Vegan Bourbon Maple Bacon Jam or Relish
Ingredients
- 1 bag Phoney Baloney Coconut Bacon
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion (about 2 medium onions)
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a small slow cooker/crockpot.
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Cook on high for 4 hours.
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Remove lid and cook another 4 hours uncovered.
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Stir occasionally if you pass by.
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Serve hot or cold on dish of your choice.
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Store in the refrigerator.
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!!!!! This looks amazing. Can’t wait to make. Please, please post your bacon recipe.
Your wish is my command. 🙂 Recipe coming your way soon…
This is insane!! I have seen this product in store before but it most definitely wasn’t vegan 😉
I am going to feature it on Healthy Vegan Friday this week, so make sure to stop by my blog tomorrow to check it out 🙂
Thanks, Gabby!
Wow I really want to try this. Please post your bacoon recipe. Many thanks.
Thanks, Aslaug. I’ll share the bacon recipe soon.
If I am using my own coconut bacon, how much is one bag of the phoney baloney stuff?
That’s a terrific question, Miranda! One bag of Phoney Baloney’s coconut bacon is 3.5 ounces. The nutrition label says the bag contains 28 Tablespoons, so 1 3/4 cups. I hope that helps!
Please post your vegan chip recipe!
I just found you and want to eat better.
I was wondering where your recipe for the “Bacon” is.
Could you please tell me where I can find it.
Thank you
MaryAnne Corliss
Hi MaryAnne! I’ve not published a recipe for coconut bacon, as I’ve found it to be more affordable for me to buy Phoney Baloney’s coconut bacon. Thanks for dropping by!
I’m so glad this exists, I’ve got two bags of this I need to use up!! Btw…i dont have any bourbon. What do you think I can sub the 1/4 cup of bourbon? Water or more coffee? Or how about some puerto rican rum?
Hi Alexis! I’ve never made this without bourbon so am hesitant to suggest an alternative. I don’t think water or coffee would work, as there’s no sugar content like there is in bourbon. Rum may work, but truthfully it would be worth waiting to buy bourbon as the smoky, deep flavor of bourbon is what pairs so nicely with the bacon flavors.
There are a few other recipes on my site as well that use coconut bacon, including a bourbon bacon chocolate chip cookie. You CAN leave the bourbon out of that recipe with no problem at all. 🙂