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COSweet & Savory Bacon Jam 🥓
Sticky, smoky, and deeply savory, bacon jam is the ultimate spread for burgers, biscuits, grilled cheese, or crostini. Slow-cooked bacon, onions, brown sugar, and vinegar turn into a rich, glossy jam with irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
• 1 lb thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ⅓ cup brewed coffee
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until browned and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
2. Cook the onions
Add chopped onion to the bacon fat and cook over medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes until very soft and lightly caramelized. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Build the jam
Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, coffee, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Return the bacon to the skillet.
4. Simmer
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy.
5. Finish
For a chunkier jam, leave as is. For a spreadable texture, pulse a few times in a food processor.
Cool slightly before serving.
Serving Ideas
• Spread on buttermilk biscuits
• Top burgers or grilled cheese
• Spoon over baked brie
• Add to breakfast sandwiches
Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed jar up to 1 week. Reheat gently before serving.
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