Bacon Jam
Bacon Jam is the ultimate condiment for toast, eggs, sandwiches, and burgers! Also makes a great gift for the bacon lover!
Servings: 20 (2 tablespoons per serving, 2 1/2 cups total)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds bacon , diced
- 2 medium sweet onions , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet (reserve for another use); add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes.
- Add bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy.
- Transfer to a food processor; pulse a few times until pureed, but still has some texture. Let cool, then spoon into lidded jars.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal · Carbohydrates: 11g · Protein: 5g · Fat: 14g · Saturated Fat: 5g · Cholesterol: 22mg · Sodium: 230mg · Potassium: 131mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 9g · Vitamin A: 13IU · Vitamin C: 2mg · Calcium: 18mg · Iron: 1mg