Knock-Out Bacon Jam (perfect for burgers)

What is bacon jam, you ask? Well, THIS Bacon Jam recipe is a delicious, syrupy combo of bacon, onions, raisins, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. It is a great condiment for classic hamburgers, or it would be really amazing on top of these Grilled Pork Burgers! Put a huge dollop on top of your morning eggs, or pour warm bacon jam on top of some room temp cream cheese for an amazing appetizer.

This is often praised as THE BEST BACON JAM RECIPE EVER. The combination of sweet onions and smoky bacon creates a truly irresistible taste that will take your grilled burgers OVER THE TOP!

Is it Bacon Jam really “Jam”?

The word “jam” is a little misleading when referring to bacon jam. I don’t want you to think this recipe is going to come out like a jelly with bacon in it.

This Bacon Jam recipe is more of a relish with chunks of bacon and sliced onion coated in a sweet and salty syrupy glaze. Yum!

Bacon Jam Burgers

There may be a lot of ways to use bacon jam, however, eating it on top of a grilled burger is my #1 favorite way!

To make this burger exactly like I make it you will need: romaine or arugula, Boursin cheese, a slicing tomato sprinkled with garlic powder, salt and pepper, warm bacon jam, and of course a great hamburger.

How to Make Bacon Jam

Start by chopping 1 pound of bacon into 1 inch chunks. Then in a large non-stick skillet, over medium heat, I cook the bacon in two batches until it is crispy.

Using a slotted spoon I dish the crispy bacon onto a paper towel lined plate.

Reserve 4 tablespoon bacon grease. Make sure to reserve the bacon grease in a heat safe bowl.

Slice 2 small yellow onions in very thin slices. Then rough chop the slices so that you do not have any long strands of onion remaining. See the photo below as a visual reference:

Next cook the onion and garlic in 4 tablespoons of reserved bacon grease, over medium low heat, until the onions are very soft and translucent, about 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile chop through the crispy cooked bacon, so you end up with smaller bits.

Add the bacon and brown sugar to the onion mixture, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.

Next add the raisins, Worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, and water to the bacon mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until the mixture has thickened and looks syrupy.

Storing

To store any leftover bacon jam simply place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.

You can serve it at room temp or warmed through.

After the bacon jam has been in the fridge, some of the bacon fat will harden and turn white. When it warms to room temperature it will look and taste amazing.

Or to serve warm simply reheat in a skillet over medium low heat.

Additional Ways to Serve Bacon Jam

• Make a great appetizer by spreading a little cream cheese on a cracker and then top with warm Bacon Jam.
• Use as a condiment for pulled pork sandwiches or grilled chicken sandwiches.
• Spread on a pizza crust and top with gouda, fresh mozzarella, brie, or your favorite melty cheese. Put it in the oven or place on the grill to warm thru and melt the cheese.
• Fill mini phyllo cups with brie, bake in the oven until the cheese is melted. Top with warm Bacon Jam.
• Top a room temp. block of cream cheese with warm Bacon Jam. Serve it with Ritz crackers for a great appetizer. Tip: Add a few sprinkles of cayenne pepper for a Spicy Bacon Jam & Cream Cheese appetizer. (see photo below)
• Add to a charcuterie board.

Popular Bacon Recipes

If you are a bacon lover the other recipe you MUST try is this Shrimp Carbonara! Here are a few others to check out as well:

• Creamy Red Potato Soup
• Amazing Corn Chowder
• Broccoli Bacon Salad
• Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
• Sub bacon for the ham in these Savory Waffles!
• Instant Pot Coq Au Vin

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