Recipe # 5211 BBQ Bacon Jam from Puckett's with Keith West

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is often more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Ketchup can be a simple base for a quick sauce.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often less expensive.

Chop the applewood bacon into rough pieces.

Render the bacon in a pot until crispy, reserving 1 tablespoon of the fat.

Add chopped yellow onion to the pot and sauté until translucent.

Stir in lightly packed brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, spicy barbecue sauce, minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil for about 10 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until it reaches a jam-like consistency.

Pulse the mixture in a small food processor to achieve desired consistency.

Transfer to a jar and let cool; it can be stored at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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