Have you ever heard of bacon jam? If not, it’s about time you did. This balances the lines between sweet and savory and tart and salty perfectly. Spread it on sandwiches, spoon it over toast, dollop it on salads, or just eat it by the spoonful. It does take a little time and some occasional stirring to cook down into jammy goodness, but requires minimal active work time.
Bacon Jam
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Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon, preferably thick cut, chopped into ½ inch pieces
- 2 large onions, sliced ½ inch thick
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until done but not too crisp. Remove the bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pan.
- Add the onion slices to the pan with bacon drippings and turn heat down to medium. Cook until onions are soft and starting to be translucent, about 10 minutes. Add ¼ cup of brown sugar, stirring to combine. Turn heat down to low and cook another 20 minutes until onions are very soft and caramelized. Add water, reserved bacon, remaining ¼ cup brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 15-20 minutes, until liquid is reduced and thick. Season with salt and some freshly ground pepper. Jam can be kept in the refrigerator for about 1 week.
Notes
Adapted from The Endless Meal
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