Bacon Jam
Servings 2 cups
Calories 1930kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb thick cut bacon chopped into 1/2" pieces
- 2 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 medium sweet onions (i.e. Vidalia) chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ancho chile powder or paprika
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook the bacon until crisp and fat has rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain then finely crumble. Reserve bacon drippings or freeze for use in another dish.
- Add butter and diced onion to the skillet. Cook the onion over medium until browned and beginning to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute longer or until fragrant.
- Add brown sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, chili powder, pepper flakes and bacon to the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until thickened and reduced around 20-25-minutes.
- Serve on burgers, crostini, cheese or crackers.
Notes
For a finer texture, pulse cooked bacon jam in a food processor until desired consistency is achieved.
May be stored in an airtight container chilled for 2 weeks or frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1930kcal | Carbohydrates: 106g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 147g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 255mg | Sodium: 2383mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg