BEST Bacon Jam Recipe

BEST Bacon Jam Recipe

from tastefullygrace.com
Appetizer
70 min
6 servings
436 kcal / serving

You’ll be beggin’ for this bacon jam. Slow-simmered bacon and caramelized onions meld together into a smoky, sweet condiment that completes any breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s simply the BEST recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 poundgood-quality bacon (diced)
  • 1 medium(roughly 1/2 pound) yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 largegarlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ cupreal maple syrup
  • ¼ cupapple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cupbrewed black coffee
  • ¼ cupdark brown sugar (packed)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium pan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy (typically about 10-15 minutes depending on fat content).

  2. 2

    Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a separate bowl. Drain the bacon fat out of the pan, leaving the drippings (the tiny bacon pieces in the bottom of the pan).

  3. 3

    Add the onion and garlic. Sauté over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the bacon, maple syrup, cider vinegar, black coffee, brown sugar, salt and a generous amount of black pepper. Stir.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes. Stir occasionally. Jam is ready when the mixture thickens and resembles a syrupy, chunky jam. Keep in mind that the jam will thicken more when cooled, and you want some liquid so the jam isn’t dry! Serve warm or room temperature.