Easy Bacon Jam Recipe
Bacon jam contains bacon, onions, garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Simmer the bacon and other ingredients until thick and syrupy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bacon
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Start by cooking the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crispy, then remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and thickened.
- Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and add it to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then transfer it to a food processor or blender and pulse until it's the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the bacon jam to a jar or container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- High-quality bacon gives jam the greatest flavor. Look for thick-cut, meat-to-fat bacon.
- Low and slow cooking ensures consistent cooking and crispy bacon.
- Adjust sweetness and heat: The recipe calls for 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), but you can alter the sweetness and spice to taste. Adjust during cooking.
- After cooling, puree the ingredients in a food processor or blender to your desired consistency.
- Try different spices, herbs, or fruits to give the jam a unique flavor.
