Bacon Jam
Bacon jam is easy to make using ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Add it to sandwiches, burgers, and more for a unique sweet and savory flavor.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 37kcal
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon (thick cut works best)
- 1 cup chopped onion (red or white)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or cider vinegar)
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the pan and remove the bacon to drain on paper towels.
- Add onion to the pan and saute until soft.
- Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and water. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar and vinegar reduce to a light syrupy texture. Chop bacon into small pieces and add to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Can be served hot or cooled to room temperature.
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Notes
Recipe Tips:
Here are a few ideas on different ways you could serve Bacon Jam.-
- Spread it on hamburgers or chickenburgers.
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- It's so good on all types of sandwiches, especially on turkey or roast beef sandwiches
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- Also tastes delicious on grilled cheese, an egg sandwich
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- Grilled chicken or steak
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- Spoon on top of a pork roast or pork chops
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- Grilled cheese sandwiches
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- Spread on toast, bagels, or English muffins.
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- Use as a pizza topping
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- Green salads or as a veggie spread
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- As a spread on charcuterie boards
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- With crackers and cream cheese
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- Try it on pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup
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- Top a fried egg with this bacon jam and serve with a hearty breakfast
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg