Bacon Jam
Bacon jam is a sweet, savory, and salty jam made with bacon, maple bourbon, brown sugar, and other mouthwatering ingredients. Use it as a spread, a dip, or a topping!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz. bacon (I use thick cut)
- 1 cup finely chopped vidalia onion (1 medium onion)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup maple bourbon (or regular bourbon)
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large skillet and brown until it is crisp, but not burned. Remove to a paper towel to drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons of grease; discard the excess grease (see note).16 oz. bacon
- Heat the reserved bacon grease in the skillet. Add onion; cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, until onion softens and is translucent. This method of slow cooking allows the onions to begin to caramelize and get sweeter in flavor.1 cup finely chopped vidalia onion
- Add the apple cider vinegar, bourbon, coffee, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup maple bourbon, ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, chop the bacon into small pieces.
- After 15 minutes, add the chopped bacon to the skillet. Simmer on low for another 15 minutes until jam is thick and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.
- Bacon jam makes a great topping for breakfast sandwiches, eggs, waffles and pancakes. Serve it as an appetizer with cheese and crackers. Try it on a burger or sandwich!
Notes
- Bacon: I usually use thick cut bacon which yields about ½ cup of bacon grease when cooked. If you like, save the additional bacon grease in case you want the jam to have a thinner consistency.
- For a smoother consistency: If you'd like jam that's less chunky, put it into a food processor or blender and pulse it until desired consistency.
- Storage: Refrigerate in a jar or airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
- Reheating: Bacon jam spreads better when it is warm. We recommend only reheating what you plan to use, so that you’re not repeatedly heating and cooling it. Place in a microwave safe container and reheat in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring each time, until warm. You can also reheat over low heat in a skillet or sauce pan on the stove.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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