Bacon Jam

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

Bacon Jam

Chop bacon and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until just crispy.

Bacon Jam

Cut the onion in half and slice thin.

Bacon Jam

Add the bacon to the skillet. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until it thickens.

Sweet & Savory Bacon Jam
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Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the bacon to the skillet. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until it thickens. (approximately 30 minutes)
  4. Place in food processor and pulse until you reach desired consistency. (keeping some texture to the jam is a good thing!)
  5. Serve! Enjoy! Refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.