Bacon Jam
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Tangy, sweet Bacon Jam is the ultimate bacon lover’s taste treat. It will become your new favorite condiment. This savory spread is perfect for an appetizer with cheese and crackers or a tasty addition to burgers or sandwiches!
Hold on to your hat, this one will blow your mind!
Bacon Jam
It’s sweet, salty and smoky! It may just be your new obsession. It is mine!
First of all, let’s talk about this jam. This is not a typical jam like strawberry or blueberry jam. It’s savory and incredibly good on all kinds of dishes. Try it in quesadillas and sandwiches, on your burger, on a breakfast sandwich or toast, or as a topping on dips. There is an endless possibility for this Bacon Jam.
I had seen a couple of recipes for Bacon Jam online. They all sounded interesting, but they were not what I had in mind for a Bacon Jam.
This recipe has only six ingredients and comes together quickly. It took me about 30 minutes to complete.
Bacon Jam Ingredients
- 8 slices good quality, thick-cut bacon (about 1/2 pound. I used Wright’s)
- 1 cup white onion sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pepper jelly
Pepper Jelly
Get a good quality, thick bacon. I would get just a plain flavor. Maple or black pepper will alter the flavor.
I used white wine vinegar and can’t promise the same results if you use another flavor.
Tabasco Jalapeno Pepper Jelly is great in this recipe. In stores, it is usually in the ethnic section of the grocery store along with the Mexican and Chinese foods (I know, that’s so random!) or with the jams and jellies (where it totally should be!). If you can’t find it, you can order it at my Amazon store.
More recipes you’ll enjoy
- CARAMELIZED SWEET ONION JAM
- Greek Yogurt Strawberry Jam Pound Cake
- BEST SOUTHERN LAYERED JAM CAKE
- Crawfish Dipping Sauce
- Balsamic Strawberry Jam Recipe
Bacon Jam
Ingredients
- 8 slices good quality thick cute bacon (about 1/2 pound. I used Wright’s)
- 1 cup white onion sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Tabasco Spicy Red Pepper Jelly
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon to drain. I like to let the bacon drain on paper towels.
- Add the onions to the same pan and saute until tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir often so the onions will cook evenly.
- Add the garlic in with the onions and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add the vinegar and deglaze the pan, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and add the brown sugar and pepper jelly to the pan. Simmer until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion, garlic and bacon back into the pan and heat through.
- Great servd on toast, as a spread for sandwiches and wraps,
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
this looks AMAZING. never thought of making a bacon jam before… mine does = blown!
I’m game! I do love bacon. I can see this with cream cheese and crackers for example. It would be a very unique
appetizer.
I want this. So much.
lol, thanks, Amanda. It’s too good.
Hmmm, not sure if I’d have the courage to try this, but I did just finish a second helping of your Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta Bake and my goooodness! What a keeper of a recipe! Thank you so much! Easy, and uses ingredients you usually have in stock! Thank you!
Joyce, I probably wouldn’t have made this if it hadn’t been for use having Bacon Month. But, it’s so good and versatile, I found myself wanting to put it in everything. My jeans can’t take making it too often, but I think I’ll make it for game watching this fall. I’m glad you reminded me of that casserole, I think I’ll make it for dinner. Today is the boys first day back in school, I need something quick.
Ohmigerd, your bacon jam could give my bacon relish a run for its money! YUM!
Bacon Jam is one of my most favorite things in the world Paula! I’m so glad you brought this out first for Bacon Month!!
omg, I want to put it on EVERYTHING!!!
I am SOOO making this, Paula – hubby will do backflips over this! Wow, love this! Pinning, of course! Thanks for sharing and have a fabulous Monday!
Thanks Cindy! How’s work?
wow! I totally want to make this! Thank you Paula! I can always count on you for something unique and delicious!
Danni, you’re the best, I miss chatting. Been keeping up with your remodel though!
My mind is completely blown by this, what an awesome idea!!!
You’ll want to put it on and in everything you make and have to run extra miles because of it 🙂