Sauces
Bacon Jam
| Level: Easy |
Total Time: 1 hour 15 min |
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This is a slightly sweet and savory jam that I’m sure isn’t for everyone. But I think its great as a spread on sandwiches or burgers or just on crackers or stirred into potato soup!
Bacon Jam
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- large pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bacon
- ½ cup Sweet onion finely chopped (about ½ large onion)
- 3 cloves Garlic finely diced (2 teaspoons)
- 2 Tablespoons water
- ½ cup Dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 cup Espresso coffee see notes
- ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Render bacon in large pot with lid over medium heat.
- Place onions in the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 50 to 60 minutes or until the jam becomes a thick paste.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before placing in jars and putting in the fridge.
Notes
- It's a savory jam that for sure is not for everyone, but kinda like beef jerky.
- I found a good local coffee roaster that sold espresso beans. I also added twice more coffee beans than I normally would. Lastly, my coffee machine has a setting for espresso however if yours does not, roasting the coffee normally will do just fine.