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Bacon Onion Jam Recipe
The perfect balance of salty and sweet, this caramelized Bacon Onion Jam recipe is a must-make this summer! Finely diced sweet onions are cooked alongside crispy bits of bacon with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar for the most incredible flavor combo.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 148 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Others
Cuisine:
gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Bacon cut into ½” pieces
- 1 Tbsp. salted butter
- 1 lb. sweet onions about 4 medium onions
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp. salt plus more to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Add bacon to a large skillet over medium heat. Spread it out in a single layer and cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, line a plate with a paper towel. Once bacon is fully cooked and crispy, remove it from the pan and place on the paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet.
- Add butter and onions to the skillet. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until onions are golden brown and caramelized.
- Add the bacon back to the skillet and stir in the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering for 8-10 minutes, or until thickened and reaches a jam-like consistency.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Notes
- Onions: Be sure to choose a sweet variety for the best flavor.
- Timing and Temp: Don't rush the process or use too high of a temperature.
- Yield: 1 ½ cups bacon jam. Serving size is roughly 2 tablespoons.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
227mg
(9%)
Potassium
96mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
36IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.