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bacon jam

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Shonie Barker
@shonie
Roosevelt, UT

I got this recipe from a co-worker. She said this is her Dad's favorite thing in the world. I made if for a Christmas eve treat. My husband really liked it. It did have all of his favorites....Bacon, Onions, Tabasco and Coffee. We ate with crackers and sliced bread

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(1 rating)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bacon jam

  • 1 lb
    smoked bacon
  • 4 clove
    garlic
  • 1 md
    onion sliced
  • 3 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • tabasco sauce to taste
  • 1 c
    coffee
  • 1/4 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    maple syrup
  • black pepper to taste
  • water

How To Make bacon jam

  • 1
    In a non stick pan, fry bacon in batches until browned and beginning to crisp. Use scissors to cut in 1 inch pieces.
  • 2
    Fry onion and garlic in bacon fat on medium heat until translucent.
  • 3
    Transfer the bacon, onion and garlic into a heavy based cast iron pot and add the rest of the ingredients except for the water. Simmer for 2 hours adding 1/4 cup water every 25-30 minutes and stir.
  • 4
    Cool for about 15 minutes and then place in food processor. Pulse for 2 - 3 seconds so that you leave texture to the jam or you could keep processing and make it a smoother and more past like.
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