If you’re here for Bacon Jam, you probably want the recipe right away. That’s exactly what you’ll find below—clear, simple, and ready to make.
Bacon Jam
(makes about 2 cups)
Ingredients:
- 1 pound bacon (nitrate-free or regular), roughly chopped — end cuts work well
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F.
- In a medium Dutch oven over medium-low heat, brown the chopped bacon, rendering the fat and crisping the pieces, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot. Reserve the rest of the fat for another use.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté in the reserved fat until golden and softened, about 10 minutes.
- Return the bacon to the pot, then add the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and brewed coffee. Bring the mixture to a simmer on the stovetop.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 1 hour.
- Carefully remove the pot, stir, and return to the oven uncovered. Check every 20–30 minutes until the liquid reduces to a syrupy consistency. Remember the jam will thicken more as it cools, so leave it slightly loose.
- Let the mixture cool for 15–20 minutes.
- Transfer to a food processor and pulse 6–8 times until the texture is even—smooth but with some small pieces, not completely pureed.
- Transfer the jam to glass jars and refrigerate. It will keep for up to two weeks.
Ways to Enjoy Bacon Jam
Aside from eating it straight from the jar, here are simple, tasty ideas for using your bacon jam:
- BLT bites: Spoon a teaspoon onto an endive leaf or cracker, top with half a cherry tomato and a baby arugula leaf.
- Spread on grain-free or other crackers for an easy savory snack.
- Warm a spoonful over vanilla ice cream for a sweet-and-salty dessert.
- Fold into scrambled eggs, or add to an omelette or frittata for extra savory depth.
- Top burgers with bacon jam, fresh tomato slices, and avocado for an elevated BLT burger.
- Include it on a charcuterie board alongside pâtés, cheeses, and other spreads for a sophisticated appetizer.
- Make a large batch and gift jars to friends and family—great for food-loving recipients.
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