Bacon Jam
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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 426kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds thick-cut bacon sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium tomato diced into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cool slightly before using.
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Notes
Keep covered in the fridge for 2 weeks.
VARIATION: Replace ½ cup of the brown sugar with ⅓ cup of maple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg