5 from 12 votes
Bacon Jam
Bacon Jam is a savory spread made by slowly cooking thick-cut bacon and onions until the fat renders. The mixture is then combined with brown sugar, beef broth, and seasonings, simmered repeatedly with added broth until thickened, and finally blended with honey and smoked paprika to a chunky consistency. Butter is stirred in at the end for richness. The result is a sweet, smoky jam with a meaty texture ideal for sandwiches or toppings.
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
2
Cups
Calories:
1313 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bacon cut into 2-inch pieces, thick cut slices
- 1/2 sweet onion sliced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar tightly packed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place the bacon into a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook until the fat has rendered, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add in onion and saute until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar.
- Pour in 1 cup of the beef broth. Simmer until the mixture has reduced and is thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in another cup of beef broth. Simmer until the mixture has reduced, about 10 minutes. Continue this process until all the beef broth has been used.
- Transfer the bacon mixture to a blender. Add in honey, paprika, and black pepper. Blend for about 30 seconds. The mixture should be chunky, not smooth.
- Add in butter and stir until melted. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Warm before using.
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Notes
- This recipe is adapted from Kevin Gillespie.
- Bacon jam should be refrigerated and can be stored for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
- Warming it before serving improves the texture for spreading.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1313kcal
(66%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
102g
(157%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
3405mg
(142%)
Potassium
878mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
925IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1313kcal | 66% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 102g | 157% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 3405mg | 142% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 925IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.