The Best Bacon Onion Jam Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
159 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
North American
The Best Bacon Onion Jam Recipe
Description
The Best Bacon Onion Jam Recipe begins with slicing thick-cut bacon and cooking it in a pan over medium-high heat until done but still tender, with some crispy bits. After removing the bacon, most drippings are discarded, retaining a tablespoon to cook thickly sliced sweet onions until they caramelize with brown sugar over low heat. Returning the bacon to the pan along with brewed coffee and water allows the mixture to simmer and reduce into a dense, jam-like consistency.
The final touch is balsamic vinegar stirred in off heat to add acidity and depth, rounding the blend of smoky bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and the subtle bitterness of coffee. The jam texture is thick and spreadable rather than chunky.
This bacon onion jam serves well as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, grilled meats, or as an accompaniment for cheese boards. Its balance of sweet, salty, and smoky flavors brings richness to various dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bacon thick cut
- 2 extra large sweet onion quartered and thickly sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar use coconut sugar for paleo
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup coffee strong brewed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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