How to Make Bacon Jam

This bacon jam recipe is so easy and makes the perfect topping for burgers and appetizers! Follow these easy steps to make this game changing topping!

What is in Bacon Jam?

Bacon jam is a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Bacon jam ingredients include the savory flavors of bacon and onions, but also a balance of sweet with brown sugar and maple syrup. Throw in garlic and apple cider vinegar and there is all you need to make this recipe. Other recipes slightly vary in ingredients, but this one is pretty solid.

How Long Does it Take to Make?

Prepping and cooking the ingredients for this bacon jam recipe will take a full hour, with 10 minutes dedicated to prep and 50 minutes cooking. Most of the cooking time will be simmering, so it is not as labor intensive.

Now that we have this covered, let’s get into how to make bacon jam!

How to Make Bacon Jam

To begin making this bacon jam recipe, take a large cast iron skillet and set the stove to medium-low heat. Next take a 16 oz. pack of bacon and dice up the strips. Once that is done, place half of the batch in the skillet. The reason we split this up into two batches is to make sure the diced bacon pieces cook more evenly. Cook bacon until brown, but not crispy. This is because we will be putting it back in and cooking it later.

Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to help absorb grease. Bring in the second batch and repeat the process. Set bacon pieces aside, leaving about two tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet for the next step.

The Onions and Garlic

With bacon grease still in the cast iron skillet, add one diced yellow onion. You can even slice the onion into longer strips if you prefer. Cook the onion for about 5-10 minutes or until it becomes translucent, even with a little browning on some of the edges. At this point, bring in your minced garlic. We add this at the end as to not overcook the garlic and lose it’s potency.

Cook onion and garlic together for a minute and then bring the bacon back to the skillet. Mix the ingredients together and prepare for the rest of the ingredients to be added.

Boil, Then Simmer

With the bacon, onion, and garlic in the skillet, bring the rest of the ingredients altogether by added 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Stir ingredients in skillet and bring to a boil.

Let boil for a minute and then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. Simmering allows the liquids in the pan to thicken, making for the perfect consistency for bacon jam. After it is done simmering, we then let it sit for a few minutes so it can cool down to room temperature before serving.

What is Bacon Jam Used For?

Bacon jam makes for the perfect topping for burgers. It also works great with appetizers such as charcuterie boards, crackers, and smoked cream cheese. I’ve even made peanut butter & bacon jam sliders with it and have had excellent results!

How Long Can I Store Bacon Jam?

If sealed in an airtight container such as a glass jar or plastic Tupperware container, bacon jam can be stored for up to 3-4 weeks.

Try Bacon Jam With These Recipes

Now that you’ve learned how to make bacon jam, try it with some of these recipes:

• Prosciutto Wrapped Brie
• Jalapeno Poppers with Chorizo
• Philly Cheesesteak Dip
• Smoked Queso Dip

The Bacon Jam Recipe!

Bacon Jam Recipe

Yield: Six servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

This bacon jam recipe is so easy and makes the perfect topping for burgers and appetizers! Follow these easy steps to make this game changing topping!

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Ingredients

• 16 oz. bacon, diced
• 1 Cup yellow onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/3 Cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 Cup brown sugar
• 1/4 Cup maple syrup

Instructions

1. Slice bacon into dice-sized pieces and place half of the batch in a large cast iron skillet at medium-low heat. Cook until brown, but not crispy. Remove and drain grease of bacon on paper towels. Repeat with second half of batch.
2. Remove all but two tablespoons of grease from skillet. Place diced yellow onion in pan and cook until onion is translucent.
3. Place minced garlic in pan and bring bacon pieces back in. Mix.
4. Add apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Mix around and bring to a boil for one minute. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
5. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken before serving.

Notes

1. Serve as a topping for burgers and appetizers such as smoked cream cheese.
2. Can be stored in airtight container and placed in refrigerator for up to one month.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 375mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 5g

NOTE: Nutrition information isn't always accurate.