Bacon Jam
Bacon Jam
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion, large, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup strong black coffee, freshly brewed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 salt, to taste
- 1 pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 pinch chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Place the thick-cut bacon in the freezer for about 15 minutes to make it easier to chop. Finely chop the bacon into small pieces.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the bacon is chilling, finely chop the large yellow onion and finely mince the garlic cloves. Brew 1 cup of strong black coffee.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large pan or Dutch oven, cook the finely chopped bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and crispy. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pan and discard any remaining grease.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the butter to the pan with the reserved bacon grease. Once melted, add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Add the finely minced garlic to the pan with the onions and continue to sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Return the cooked, crispy bacon to the pan with the sautéed onions and garlic. Pour in the freshly brewed strong black coffee.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Add the pure maple syrup, packed dark brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Stir all ingredients together well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a touch of heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the mixture is thick and jam-like.
⏱️ 20 min
- 11
Spoon the finished bacon jam into clean glass jars for storage. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bacon Jam
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion, large, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup strong black coffee, freshly brewed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 salt, to taste
- 1 pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 pinch chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Place the thick-cut bacon in the freezer for about 15 minutes to make it easier to chop. Finely chop the bacon into small pieces.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the bacon is chilling, finely chop the large yellow onion and finely mince the garlic cloves. Brew 1 cup of strong black coffee.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large pan or Dutch oven, cook the finely chopped bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and crispy. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pan and discard any remaining grease.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the butter to the pan with the reserved bacon grease. Once melted, add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Add the finely minced garlic to the pan with the onions and continue to sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Return the cooked, crispy bacon to the pan with the sautéed onions and garlic. Pour in the freshly brewed strong black coffee.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Add the pure maple syrup, packed dark brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Stir all ingredients together well.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a touch of heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the mixture is thick and jam-like.
⏱️ 20 min - 11
Spoon the finished bacon jam into clean glass jars for storage. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
⏱️ 1 min