This is one of the BEST BACON JAM recipes you will make! It is the perfect combo of salty bacon, sweet onions and garlic in a thick syrup-like mixture of bacon renderings, brown sugar, Worcestershire and Balsamic. Serve it on top of grilled burgers or a great condiment for a charcuterie board!LISTEN TO THE FULL AUDIO RECIPE WITH THE PLAYER BELOW!
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.You may need to cook this in 2 batches to get crispy bacon! With a slotted spoon remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain while cooking the second batch.
Reserve at least 4 tablespoon of the grease rendered from the bacon in a heat safe bowl- set aside.
4 tablespoon reserved bacon grease
Slice your onions very thin and then give them a rough chop, so you do not have long strands of onion remaining. See photo for reference:
In the emptied skillet add the 4 tablespoon reserved bacon grease, chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and translucent, about 15-20 minutes.
2 garlic cloves, 2 cups yellow onion,
Give the cooled bacon a rough chop so there are no large chunks remaining. Add all the bacon and ⅓ cup brown sugar to the onions, stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes.
⅓ cup brown sugar
Add the 2 tablespoon raisins, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, 3 tablespoon vinegar and ⅓ cup water to the bacon mixture. Simmer over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and looks syrupy.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Using the Bacon Jam
You can serve the bacon jam 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. Leave at room temp for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. When it warms to room temperature it will look and taste amazing.Or you can pop it in the microwave for 30 second increments until the hardened fat has melted into the bacon jam.
To serve warm simply reheat in a skillet over medium low heat until desired temp is reached.
Serving
See notes for serving ideas.
Storing
Your bacon jam will stay good in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Notes
SERVING IDEAS FOR BACON JAM:
Ultimate Burger: Grilled Burger, lettuce, slicing tomato seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder, grilled burger, pile on the bacon jam, top with Boursin cheese!
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.
Add to your favorite grilled 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.