The Best Bacon Onion Jam Recipe

Name: The Best Bacon Onion Jam Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 1 lb thick cut bacon; 2 2 extra large sweet onions; ½ ½ cup brown sugar; ½ ½ cup water; ⅓ ⅓ cup strong brewed coffee; 1 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
2 cups
Calories
159 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
North American

The Best Bacon Onion Jam Recipe

Iris Warren

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This bacon jam recipe is easily the best in the world. Bacon, onions, brown sugar, coffee, and balsamic are slowly simmered until thick and jam-like. It's simple to make and perfect for serving as an appetizer to elevate cheese and crackers.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1 lb thick cut bacon
2 2 extra large sweet onions quartered and thickly sliced
½ ½ cup brown sugar use coconut sugar for paleo
½ ½ cup water
⅓ ⅓ cup strong brewed coffee
1 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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Instructions

Cut the bacon into half-inch slices and add them to a large frying pan. Don't worry if the bacon pieces stick together, they will come apart as they cook. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the bacon is cooked but still quite chewy. A few crispy bits are ok. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan.
Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings. Add the onions to the pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes then reduce the heat to low. Add the sugar and stir. Continue to cook until the onions have caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Add the reserved bacon, coffee, and water and increase the heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring about every five minutes, until the onions are thick and jam-like, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the balsamic. Taste for seasoning and salt if necessary.
Use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring back to room temperature before serving. There will be little spots of white fat when you take it out of the fridge. As the jam comes to room temperature, these will disappear.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2 tablespoons Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 194mg (8%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2 tablespoons
Calories	159kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	19mg	6%
Sodium	194mg	8%
Potassium	118mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	11IU	0%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	16mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%