How to Make Bacon Jam

Bacon is always delicious, and never more so than in this bacon jam. You can spread it on crackers, or a sandwich, or even eat it by itself. If you enjoy bacon, you’ll enjoy this easy to make treat.

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon


• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped


• 4 cloves garlic, minced


• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar


• 1 cup strongly brewed coffee


• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps

1. Cook the bacon. Preheat oven to 350F. Use a broiling pan or line backing sheet with foil and bake the bacon until lightly browned and crispy. Cooking time may vary, approximately 15-20 minutes. For extra flavor, consider saving the bacon grease for sautéing. Allow bacon to cool and chop into ¾ inch pieces.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


2. Sauté onion and garlic. Chop onion into ½ inch pieces and heat 2-4 tbs of bacon grease or preferred oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir frequently until nearly translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir for another 1-2 minutes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


3. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes. Simmer 1 hour until liquids have reduced to a thick sauce. Let stand about 5 minutes to cool.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


4. Blend the mixture in a food processor. The jam should be well combined but still chunky when finished.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


5. Enjoy! You have successfully created bacon jam! After initial enjoyment, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Tips

• There are many different kinds of bacon. Experiment to see what works best!


• If you are feeling adventurous, try adding something sweet and/or spicy to the mixture right before boiling.

Things You'll Need

• Cooking utensils (knives, cooking spoons)


• Food processor


• Stove


• Large stove top pot with cover

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