Bacon Jam
An easy to make salty sweet condiment that goes great on many things!
Course:
condiment
Cuisine:
condiment
Keyword:
bacon, condiments, garlic, jam, onion, topping
Servings: 1 cup of jam
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 3/4 cup sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
Instructions
-
Start by cutting the bacon into chunks and frying it until it's crispy. Drain on paper towels or coffee filters.
-
Drain off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until it is starting to soften.
-
Add the brown sugar and cooking, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
-
Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low until it's thick and jammy, about 45 minutes.
-
Put in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Recipe Notes
© Copyright 2024 The Lazy Gastronome