Bacon Jam

4.56 from 18 votes

This salty-sweet Bacon Jam recipe is made with slowly simmered bacon, brown sugar, onions, and spices. It adds a definite "wow" factor to almost anything you put it on. And trust us, it can go on almost anything.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Spreads & Sauces

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds thick-cut bacon sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 medium tomato diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Cook the bacon over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet until most of the fat has been reduced and the bacon is almost crispy but still chewy, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate. Drain most of the excess grease, reserving 2 tablespoons in the pan.
1 1/2 pounds thick-cut bacon
Add the onions and garlic to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until softened and browned.
2 medium onions, 2 cloves garlic
Add the bacon, tomato, brown sugar, water, smoked paprika, and pepper to the pan with the onions. Stir and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid is reduced and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
1 medium tomato, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 2/3 cup water, 1 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Cool slightly before using.

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Notes

Keep covered in the fridge for 2 weeks.

VARIATION: Replace 1/2 cup of the brown sugar with 1/3 cup of maple syrup.

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