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Bacon Onion Jam Recipe
Bacon Onion Jam is the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and rich flavor in every bite. Made with sweet onions, crispy bacon, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar, it cooks down into a caramelized spread that’s perfect for burgers, crackers, and more.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon cut into ½” pieces
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 pound sweet onions about 4 medium onions
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon 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.1 pound bacon
- Add butter and onions to the skillet. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until onions are golden brown and caramelized.1 tablespoon salted butter, 1 pound sweet onions
- 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.⅓ cup packed brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 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
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
