Homemade Bacon Jam Recipe
Sweet, smoky, and downright irresistible — this homemade bacon jam is the savory spread you’ll want to slather on everything from burgers to breakfast toast!
Servings: 24 tbsp
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. Bacon diced and cooked
- 1 White onion finely diced
- 2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- ¾ cup Brown sugar packed
- ½ cup Maple syrup
- ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Start by dicing your bacon and adding it to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
- Add your diced onion, garlic, brown sugar, syrup, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Tip: You can sauté the onions first if you want extra caramelization, or simply boil everything together.
- Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a boil, then continue to boil for another 10 minutes before reducing to a simmer.
- Add cooked bacon back in and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the jam thickens. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Spoon the jam into two 6-oz mason jars, let it cool, and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.2mg