Bacon Jam

Name: Bacon Jam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 pounds maple-flavored bacon strips, chopped; 4 large onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1 hour 10 min.

Yield 4-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This sweet and smoky bacon jam has a hint of maple and a bit of balsamic acidity, making it ideal for burgers, toast, cheese boards and more.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 pounds maple-flavored bacon strips, chopped
4 large onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey

Directions

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add bacon, cook until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onions to the same pot; cook until onions are tender, 10-12 minutes.
Add cooked bacon, brown sugar, salt, pepper and thyme; cook until sugar has dissolved. Stir in balsamic vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally, 45-50 minutes.
Stir in honey. Serve warm or refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 81 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

When I first tried this at a restaurant in California, the taste reminded me of home in Texas. Its flavor palate pairs great with many summer BBQ entrees, like burgers and hot dogs, or try turning it into a bacon jam butter for steak. —Beth Ann Miller, Vernon, Texas

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