Never heard of bacon jam? It just happens to be the tastiest and most versatile condiment ever! Number one ingredient…bacon. Number two…onions. You just can’t go wrong here. You may have come into this not knowing what bacon jam was, but I promise, you won’t be going far without it again. 🙂
Here is a list of just a few amazing things you can do with bacon jam to get you started!
-On burgers -Slathered on a piece of rustic crusty bread
-In a grilled cheese sandwich -On potatoes: Mashed, Roasted or Baked
-Spread on store bought crescent roll dough, roll up and bake -Top hummus
-On top of brie en croute -On flatbread or pizza with gorgonzola & arugula
-On crostini with cheese. (brie, gorgonzola, goat cheese) -Mix into pasta salad
-Mix with sour cream for a tasty dip -Add to stuffed mushrooms
-On a bagel with cream cheese
Chop bacon and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until just crispy.
Cut the onion in half and slice thin.
Add the bacon to the skillet. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 yellow onion, cut in half and sliced thin
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- Chop bacon and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until just crispy. Place bacon on paper towels to drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan to cook the onions.
- Add the onions and cook at medium/medium-low until translucent. Mix in remaining ingredients except the bacon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to barely simmer.
- Add the bacon to the skillet. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until it thickens. (approximately 30 minutes)
- Place in food processor and pulse until you reach desired consistency. (keeping some texture to the jam is a good thing!)
- Serve! Enjoy! Refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.
Can this be canned?
Hi Shari Great question! I haven’t tried to can it myself. You can definitely store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks of enjoyment. I usually warm it a little in the microwave with a splash of olive oil before using it from the fridge. I did find the answer for you though. Follow the link, and hopefully this will help! https://food52.com/hotline/7461-canning-bacon-jam
Thank you and Enjoy! 🙂