Bacon Jam Recipe - Savory Bacon & Onion Spread

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: whiskey

Apple juice provides a sweet flavor without alcohol.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a similar sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey adds sweetness while corn syrup is often cheaper.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while pork belly is often cheaper than premium bacon.

Slice the bacon into pieces and place in a cold heavy-bottom pot.

Cook the bacon on medium heat until crispy, stirring occasionally.

Once crispy, drain the bacon and reserve the fat.

In the same pot, add reserved bacon fat and butter, then add chopped onions and salt.

Cook onions on medium heat until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.

Add brown sugar, Sherry vinegar, black pepper, cayenne, and thyme to the onions and stir.

Chop the reserved bacon into smaller pieces and add to the onion mixture.

Add a splash of water and continue cooking until browned and resembles bacon jam.

Turn off the heat and add aged balsamic vinegar, thyme, and olive oil, stirring to combine.

Transfer the bacon jam to a serving bowl and serve at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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