Bacon Jam takes a charcuterie tray or a burger to the next level.
Bacon & Sweet Onion Jam
Steven HazellPrep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Condiments, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon, Burgers, Onions, Pork
Servings 2 Cups
Equipment
- 2qt Saucepan
- Blender
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1/2 Pound thick cut bacon chopped uniformly
- 1/2 Cup sweet onions thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon shallots minced
- 1/4 Cup pure maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a sauce pan over medium heat add the bacon & cook, until it begins to brown about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon & place on a paper towel, keep all the bacon fat in the pan; do not discard.
- Add the onions & shallots; cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the maple syrup, vinegar, Dijon & Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour in 1/4 Cup of water & stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low & simmer, stirring occasionally if necessary.
- Cook until the jam has a glossy appearance & syrup-like consistency, about 20 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool.
- Transfer to a blender & pulse a few times to puree the larger pieces, check the consistency. It should be thick and chunky, not a paste.
Notes
Cover Tightly & refrigerate.
It can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
Keyword Bacon, Burgers, Onions, Pork