Bacon Jam

This complex mixture of sweet candied smoky–salty bacon—with earthy undertones from a hit of coffee, and pockets of heat—is great on burgers, pizza, biscuits, and more.

Tangy and Sweet Tomato-Bacon Jam With Onions and Garlic

This savory jam is loaded with onions and tomatoes that have been cooked in bacon fat until thick and spreadable. A touch of maple syrup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard gives it a sweet-tart edge that would be as good on a burger as it would served alongside a wedge of cheese.

Bacon Peach Jam

Sweet, salty, and tangy, Bacon Peach Jam is a luxurious condiment for hors d'oeuvres, grilled cheese, and burgers.

Bacon Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Smoky, tangy, and beautifully-glossy, Bacon Bourbon Barbecue Sauce is a delicious accompaniment to a variety of grilled dishes. It's easy to prepare, too!

Bourbon Peach Jam

Few things in life are better than biting into a fuzzy, sun-warmed peach, the nectar dribbling down your chin. This simple jam is full of ripe, fresh peach flavor with hints of bourbon, cinnamon, and vanilla. I like to serve it with warm buttermilk biscuits, or use it as a filling for a quick summer tart.

BLT Sandwiches with Candied Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Jam

BLTs are one of my top restaurant orders: toasted bread, ripe tomatoes, refreshing iceberg lettuce, a slather of mayo, and a layer of crisp, greasy bacon. It can't be messed up, but of course, it can get a few alterations. Like candied bacon and tomato jam.

Bacon Praline

Most desserts containing bacon seem, well, a little ham-fisted, but incorporating already-candied bacon into a slightly salty, rich caramel just makes sense. The end result from Baking Out Loud: Fun Desserts with Big Flavors is toothsome, smoky, nutty and sweet.

Bacon-Wrapped Figs With Blue Cheese and Bourbon

These quick and easy-to-make hors d'oeuvres are the ultimate mash-up of sweet and salty, creamy and crisp. The combination of juicy fresh figs, rich blue cheese, crisp bacon, and a sweet bourbon caramel glaze gives you a little bit of everything in each bite.

Bacon French Toast

It's like french toast, a muffin and pull-apart bread had a baby! A great make-ahead to feed an army. Also a superb morning-after recovery food. Highly recommend drowning in maple syrup for optimal experience.

Maple-Cured Canadian Bacon

This recipe was a lesson on the complexity of the loaded term "Canadian-bacon," where the maple-cured and smoked pork loin I made is just one of many possible interpretations.