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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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 37 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 slices Bacon (thick cut works best)
  • 1 cup chopped onion (white or red)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or cider vinegar)
  • 2 Tablespoons water

Instructions

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  1. 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. 
  2. Add onion to the pan and saute until soft.
  3. Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and water. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar and vinegar reduce to a light syrupy texture.
  4. Chop bacon into small pieces and add to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
  5. Can be served hot or cooled to room temperature.

Notes

  • Here are a few ideas on different ways you could serve Bacon Jam.
  • Spread it on hamburgers or chickenburgers. 
  • Spread it on hamburgers or chickenburgers. 
  • It's so good on all types of sandwiches, especially on turkey or roast beef sandwiches
  • It's so good on all types of sandwiches, especially on turkey or roast beef sandwiches
  • Also tastes delicious on grilled cheese, an egg sandwich
  • Also tastes delicious on grilled cheese, an egg sandwich
  • Grilled chicken or steak
  • Grilled chicken or steak
  • Spoon on top of a pork roast or pork chops
  • Spoon on top of a pork roast or pork chops
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches
  • Spread on toast, bagels, or English muffins.
  • Spread on toast, bagels, or English muffins.
  • Use as a pizza topping
  • Use as a pizza topping
  • Green salads or as a veggie spread
  • Green salads or as a veggie spread
  • As a spread on charcuterie boards
  • As a spread on charcuterie boards
  • With crackers and cream cheese
  • With crackers and cream cheese
  • Try it on pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup
  • Try it on pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup
  • Top a fried egg with this bacon jam and serve with a hearty breakfast
  • Top a fried egg with this bacon jam and serve with a hearty breakfast

Nutrition Information

Calories 37kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 37mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37

% Daily Value*

Calories 37kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 37mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.