Bacon Jam Recipe

By ShazInNV

Bacon jam is made with simple ingredients of bacon, onion, garlic, and other ingredients and then slow cooked for hours. Perfect for serving with crusty bread, atop a flakey biscuit and so much more.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 medium onions, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon on medium heat in large skillet until lightly browned. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel lined plate to drain. Set aside.

Pour off bacon fat, leaving 1½ tablespoons in skillet. Place garlic and onions in skillet and cook over medium heat until onions are tender and clear. Add brown sugar, cumin, cayenne, coffee, vinegar, and maple syrup to onion / garlic mixture.

Bring to boil. Stir in bacon pieces and remove from heat. Pour mixture into slow cooker and cook, uncovered, on high setting for 6½ hours or until liquid forms a syrup. Transfer to food processor or blender and pulse until it reaches the desired consistency. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to four weeks in the refrigerator.

Makes about 2 cups.