Bacon Jam

Sweetly savory and full of bacony goodness, this bacon jam's sure to please.

When I first saw this recipe on Food Renegade, I knew I had to make it. I mean, how could I not make a jam full of sweetly savory bacony goodness? Plus, you can eat it so many ways - on toast/crackers, with cheese, in an omelet, as a dip, as a dressing, not to mention just with a spoon. (No judgement here!) If you've never had bacon jam, it's kinda like when you're having pancakes with bacon (or Bacon Pancakes) and the maple syrup has a delicious run in with the bacon - only better.

Many recipes call for bacon strips, and you certainly can use those (you'll need about a half pound uncooked). However, I had cooked up on all my bacon previously, so I used them as bacon bits. Starting with crisped bacon bits also allows you to skip the food processor, meaning one less thing to clean - sounds like a win to me!

How are you going to use your bacon jam?

Bacon Jam

by CJ Huang

Sweetly savory and full of bacony goodness, this bacon jam's sure to please.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Yield: 1.5 cups

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
67 grams				bacon bits	About half a pound of uncooked bacon, crisped and crumbled.
		1 teaspoon	1 clove	garlic, minced
		1/4 cup		maple syrup
209 grams	7.375 ounces		1	onion, diced
		1/4 cup		apple cider vinegar
		1 tablespoon		bacon grease

Methods:

	1. Gather all materials.
	2. Melt bacon grease over low heat.
	3. Add in onions, garlic, vinegar, and honey.
	4. Continue cooking over low/medium heat until onions caramelize a bit.
	5. Stir in bacon.
	6. Heat until slightly simmering.