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Bacon Jam Recipe
This delicious tomato bacon jam is a condiment made with a sweet and savory balance with a spicy kick and tons of great flavor. It's perfect for a charcuterie board and pairs well with everything from baked brie or cream cheese, on crackers and a fabulous burger topping!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 119 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon cut into pieces (about 10 slices)
- 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 10 sun-dried tomatoes rehydrated in hot water for 10 mins then diced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small dish and cover with hot water and soak for 10 minutes to re-hydrate them slightly.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add diced bacon and cook for about 2-3 minutes until there is sufficient fat to sauté veggies.
- Add in the diced onion and sauté with the bacon until the onion is translucent and softens.
- Then add the diced sun-dried tomatoes, diced fresh tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes to caramelize and thicken the mixture to a spreadable jam consistency. Be careful not to overcook and burn it.
- Let the jam cool down to room temperature and then store it in a glass jar.
- Served on burgers, over pasta, any grilled meats, or even as a dip for crusty bread.
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Notes
- Use a white sweet onion, like Vidalia, or a red onion.
- Use ripe tomatoes if possible. But canned diced tomatoes can be used as a substitute if you drain them first.
- Adjust the heat as you'd like or use a pinch of red pepper flakes instead. You can even leave out the hot spice if you'd like.
- Storing:
- Refrigerate: Allow the jam to cool completely to room temperature. Then transfer it to an airtight container, such as a glass jar or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze: you can also freeze bacon jam for up to 6 months in a freezer safe container. It's also fun to freeze some in smaller quantities in an ice tray. Simply thaw in the refrigerator.
- Reheat: If it becomes too thick after refrigeration, gently reheat it in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
100mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
66IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.