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bacon chutney

The Ultimate Savory Bourbon Bacon Chutney

Caramelized onions slowly cooked with bacon, vinegar, bourbon, and mustard seeds with herby thyme making it the ultimate condiment to any sweet and/or savory dish!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 lb bacon, roughly chopped
  • 2 onions, diced prefer red onions
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 oz. bourbon or whiskey
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1/3 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until the fat has rendered about 15 minutes. Drain the fat. Return pan back to heat. Add the bourbon and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until the onions have softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the lid and continue to simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until it resembles a dark chutney. Add additional water if the mixture becomes too dry. Remove from heat and let cool. Serve immediately as a condiment or according to the recipe. Store in a sealed glass container in the fridge.

Notes

  • Can use whiskey or sherry in place of bourbon or skip if don't want to use alcohol. 
  • Can use rosemary vs. thyme. 
  • Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge. 
  • Use in omelets, on top of burgers, in grilled cheese, in mac and cheese, waffles, pancakes, add to any charcuterie board! 
Keyword bacon chutney, holiday appetizers