Bacon Jam
Best "jam" ever.
Servings 2 cups
Calories 4698kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon cut into 1" pieces
- ½ large white onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup coffee brewed
- ¼ cup bourbon or less, or leave it out
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a large skillet until lightly browned, but not crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
- Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for about 4 minutes or until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute.
- Add the bacon back in and stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook, stirring almost constantly, for about 1 1/2 hours or until most of the liquid has evaporated and you have a big, gooey, sticky, bacony mess.
- Serve slightly warm. Keep in the fridge. I microwaved the jam just slightly when I used it the next day to soften it up a bit.
Notes
It's impossible to improve on this recipe. I've tried.
Nutrition
Calories: 4698kcal | Carbohydrates: 124g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 451g | Saturated Fat: 177g | Cholesterol: 431mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 112g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg