Balsamic Brown Sugar Bourbon Bacon Jam

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion
• 1/4 cup high-quality balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 lbs. center cut, thick-cut bacon
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 3 garlic cloves