Bacon Jam
This bacon jam recipe brings together the rich, savory taste of bacon with the sweet and tangy flavors of coffee, maple syrup, and spices. Perfect for spreading on sandwiches, burgers, or serving alongside your favorite cheese board, this versatile jam is sure to become a household favorite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup brewed coffee
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, shallot and garlic to the rendered fat in the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is completely softened, about 10 minutes. Return the bacon to the pot, then stir in the coffee, water, vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, allspice and chili powder. Bring the mixture to a simmer (lower the heat if you see that it's actually boiling) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and a rubber spatula or wooden spoon leaves a distinct trail when dragged across the bottom of the pot, 1 to 1½ hours.
- Remove from the heat and allow the bacon mixture to cool for 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mixture to the work bowl of a food processor. Discard any excess fat in the pot. Pulse the bacon mixture until finely chopped, about 5 pulses, or to desired consistency. Store the jam in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The jam is best served at room temperature.
Cook Time
1H30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
About 1½ cups
Nutrition
- Calories: 1633 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 94 g
- Protein Content: 40 g
- Fat Content: 120 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 40 g
- Cholesterol Content: 199 mg
- Sodium Content: 2052 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 74 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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