Bacon Jam
Making jam doesn't always involve cooking down seasonal fruit. Sometimes it involves caramelizing onions and shallots in bacon fat, maple syrup, and brown sugar for a sweet and savory spread that tastes incredible with cheese 🤤. You can probably find jarred artisanal bacon jam at a specialty story, but it's crazy easy to make your own. Here's how to do it:
Author: Delish/Photo credit to delish.com
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bacon, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ c. brown sugar
- ¼ c. maple syrup
- ⅓ c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. chili powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving about a tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion and shallots to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onions are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, chili powder and cooked bacon. Bring mixture to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Cook until the liquid has reduced and thickened and the onions are jammy, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Let cool before transferring to a jar. Serve with cheese and crackers. (It’s also delicious on a burger!)
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