bacon jam
(2 RATINGS)
I have tried different variations of this spread and have adapted the recipe to suit. This is delicious, either on toast or with an assortment of crackers, Melba's, etc as an appetizer. It's also wonderful on grilled hamburgers. If you only use the instant coffee, stir 3 heaping tablespoons of instant coffee into 1/2 cup of hot water for the strong coffee. This makes about 1 cup of bacon jam.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
2 Hr 15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound good quality smoked bacon
- 1 small onion, finely cohopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, optional
How To Make bacon jam
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Step 1Chop up the bacon as finely as you can. Easier to chop when still cold.
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Step 2Saute bacon in a large, deep frying pan until it is crisp.
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Step 3Remove cooked bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Step 4Pour off all but about a tablespoon of the fat and add the onion to the pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until softened.
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Step 5Add the brown sugar, cooking and stirring constantly until the onions are slightly caramelized.
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Step 6Add the garlic and chili flakes, stirring in well.
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Step 7Pour in the coffee, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup, stirring to bring up any of the bits on the bottom of the pan.
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Step 8Add the cooled bacon back to the pan, stirring to coat.
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Step 9Bring the mixture to a boil. Then turn the heat down to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 hours until the mixture is thick and syrupy.
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Step 10Spoon into a clean 250 ml mason jar and top with a screw-on lid. Store in the fridge for a few weeks.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 201kcal, carbohydrates: 11g, cholesterol: 25mg, fat: 15g, fiber: 0g, protein: 5g, saturated fat: 5g, sodium: 254mg, sugar: 9g, unsaturated fat: 10g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Jams & Jellies
Keyword:
#meat
Keyword:
#appetizers
Keyword:
#snacks
Ingredient:
Pork
Method:
Stove Top
Culture:
Canadian
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