4.6 from 54 votes
Bacon Jam
This salty-sweet Bacon Jam recipe is made with slowly simmered bacon, brown sugar, onions, and spices. It adds a definite "wow" factor to almost anything you put it on. And trust us, it can go on almost anything.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds thick-cut bacon sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium tomato diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the bacon over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet until most of the fat has been reduced and the bacon is almost crispy but still chewy, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate Drain most of the excess grease, reserving 2 tablespoons in the pan.
- Add the onions and garlic to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until softened and browned.
- Add the bacon, tomato, brown sugar, water, smoked paprika, and pepper to the pan with the onions. Stir and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid is reduced and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Cool slightly before using.
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Notes
- Keep covered in the fridge for 2 weeks.
- VARIATION: Replace 1/2 cup of the brown sugar with 1/3 cup of maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
571mg
(24%)
Potassium
277mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
284IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.