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Bacon Onion Jam Recipe
The perfect balance of salty and sweet, this caramelized Bacon Onion Jam recipe is a must-make this summer! Finely diced sweet onions are cooked alongside crispy bits of bacon with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar for the most incredible flavor combo.
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
