Bacon Jam! I feel like not much more needs to be said. This is a smoky, savoury, caramelized treat. The appetizer we made from the bacon jam was inspired by a President’s Choice advertisement/recipe based on their Bacon Marmalade product. The appetizer construction was easy and delicious, but truly this bacon jam can be appreciated anywhere, on a sandwich, on crackers, with a spoon, with your fingers.
We made this for the party for Dad yesterday and it was a hit. I’ve been contracted to make a batch for one of our good friends, on the condition that he brings me the pound of bacon needed.
Bacon Jam
Recipe very slightly adapted from Dinner with Julie
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb (one package) good-quality bacon
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (hot or cold)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
DIRECTIONS
- Roughly chop the bacon and cook it in a large pan; transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, draining off most of the drippings.
- Saute the onion and garlic cloves in the remaining drippings for 5 minutes, until soft and starting to turn golden.
- Return the bacon to the pan, add the brown sugar, coffee, maple syrup, and vinegar and cook over medium-low heat for half an hour, or until deep golden (mine was more bacon coloured… deep, rich browny red) and thickened to the consistency of jam.
- Serve warm on toast, sandwiches, crackers, etc. Or, follow the directions below for a delicious appetizer.
Bacon Jam Appetizers
- a baguette
- two pears
- white cheddar
- fresh or dried thyme
- bowl of fresh bacon jam
- Slice a baguette and lay the slices out on a baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the slices in an oven set to 350°F for 10 minutes, or until crispy and slightly golden.
- Thinly slice your cheddar and place on the baguette slices.
- Put the tray back in the oven to melt the cheese and further toast the baguettes.
- Dollop some bacon jam on each slice and top with a slice of pear and a sprinkle of thyme.
Step-by-step
- Roughly chop the bacon and cook it in a large pan; transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, draining off most of the drippings.
- Saute the onion and garlic cloves in the remaining drippings for 5 minutes, until soft and starting to turn golden.
- Return the bacon to the pan, add the brown sugar, coffee, maple syrup, and vinegar and cook over medium-low heat for half an hour, or until deep golden (mine was more bacon coloured… deep, rich browny red) and thickened to the consistency of jam.
- Serve warm on toast, sandwiches, crackers, etc. Or, follow the directions below for a delicious appetizer
I want this in my belly.
I know! I am going to look at a keto version when I get back to Van.
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O.M.G. This changed my life. 🙂 Brought it to a party, and was the only thing completely cleared out in 10 minutes. Thanks!
Awesome! Glad to hear it! It is certainly hard to resist! I’ve also had great success adding a finely diced jalapeno, making a spicy version.
Ooooh good call! 🙂