How to Make Bacon Jam
Get ready to treat your taste buds and learn How to Make Bacon Jam with this delicious recipe! Packed with garlic cloves, onion, maple syrup for sweetness, smoked paprika + a touch of red pepper flakes, this jam is bursting with flavor. It's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy, adding a punch to any dish. Spread it on burgers for a gourmet twist, grilled cheese, pizzas, or even as a topping for baked potatoes! Totally Gluten-free + Dairy-free.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 331kcal
Ingredients
BACON JAM:
- 1 lb. organic bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (You can sub with turkey bacon if desired)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup organic brown sugar, light or dark
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (You can sub with honey if desired)
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar (You can sub with white vinegar, balsamic, or sherry if desired)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
TO FRY THE BACON:
- To begin, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and add chopped bacon pieces. Sauté and stir as the bacon pieces begin to fry and become crispy. NOTE: No need to add any oil or butter since bacon naturally excretes oil as it fries. Remove from pan.
TO MAKE THE BACON JAM:
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat (with the bacon fat), add the onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to stir until the onions becomes caramelized---about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and cooked bacon, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low and allow everything to simmer until all liquid has thickened and the onions are "jammy-like" in texture----about 7-10 minutes. NOTE: That once it cools, it will become more jammy.
- Be sure to allow everything to cool completely before transferring to a sterilized mason jar or airtight container. Serve with your favorites like crackers, rustic bread, cheese, or atop a burger, fries, sandwich, etc.
- Bon Appetit!
Notes
STORAGE: Leftovers are best enjoyed within 5-7 days once properly stored in an airtight container or mason jar and refrigerated. To reheat, be sure to only warm portions (in the microwave or stovetop) being served so that it gets reheated once during each serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 986IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg