Bacon Jam
Whether you call it Bacon Jam, Bacon Onion Relish, or Devil's Delight, this sweet, salty, bacon-y spread is outstandingly good. Crisp salty bacon is simmered for hours with onions, maple syrup, brown sugar, and a couple of secret ingredients to create a soft, spreadable jam that's divine on toast or crostini, fresh vegetables, pita bread, new potatoes... the list goes on and on!
Hands-on: 20 to 25 min | Total: 4 hr 20 min to 4 hr 40 min
Yield: 2 cups jam
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds bacon
- 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup boiled cider
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 dried bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the bacon into 1 inch slices and cook in a large skillet until well browned. Drain the fat and reserve the bacon.
- Place the cooked bacon and all other ingredients into a 2 quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook over high heat for 3 to 4 hours.
- Remove the cooked jam from the slow cooker, fish out the bay leaves, and carefully transfer to a food processor or blender. Pulse until the consistency is to your liking, a soft spreadable jam. You can leave the bacon in larger bits or pulse until very small, your choice.
- If you find the jam too liquid for your taste, transfer to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated and the jam is thick and syrupy. Adjust the seasonings and serve warm.
- Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Warm in the microwave before serving.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from: King Arthur Flour