Bacon Jam Recipe
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Bacon jam is made with simple ingredients of bacon, onion, garlic, and other ingredients and then slow cooked for hours. This Bacon Jam recipe is perfect for serving with crusty bread, atop a flakey biscuit and so much more.
There is something so comforting about smearing a bit of bacon jam on toast or dipping a cracker into it or even piling it on top of a grilled chicken. It just makes everything that you serve it with taste so much richer and adds its own signature smokey flavor. It works great as a part of your cheese board as an appetizer or even on a biscuit for breakfast. The possibilities for this delicious bacon jam are just endless!
Bacon Jam Recipe
While you might think that bacon has been a bit overdone in so many recipes lately, and I might tend to agree with you just a bit, this recipe doesn’t leave you thinking, “oh gosh, another bacon recipe.” It does, however, leave you with this deep rich condiment that tastes like the perfect marriage of sweet and spicy, tart and savory all in one bite. And just wait until you spread this on a hot biscuit!
I’ve found that this is the perfect way to spread all that bacon-love around that is a bit budget friendly since it makes a generous amount of bacon jam that will last and last when stored properly.
How to Make It
You will start with your favorite bacon and cook it on medium heat in large skillet until it’s lightly browned. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel lined plate to drain and set aside.
Then pour off the bacon fat, leaving a little in the skillet. Place garlic and onions in skillet and cook until onions are tender and clear. Add other ingredients to onion / garlic mixture. Bring to boil. Then stir in bacon pieces and remove from heat. Pour mixture into slow cooker and cook, uncovered, on high setting for 6 1/2 hours or until liquid forms a syrup.
After it cooks, transfer to food processor or blender and pulse until it the consistency you want. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to four weeks in the refrigerator.
How to Serve It
This delicious jam is so good in so many ways. I love to make it to serve with as part of a cheese or charcuterie board. It’s a great appetizer served with my Southern Pimento Cheese and with breakfast on my Buttermilk Biscuits. And get ready to impress your family and friends when you serve this with grilled chicken or make Bacon Jam Pork Chops.
I can’t wait for you to try this!
Here’s my bacon jam recipe. I hope you give it a try and love it as much as we do!
Bacon Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Cook bacon on medium heat in large skillet until lightly browned. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel lined plate to drain. Set aside.
- Pour off bacon fat, leaving 1 1/2 tablespoons in skillet. Place garlic and onions in skillet and cook over medium heat until onions are tender and clear. Add brown sugar, cumin, cayenne, coffee, vinegar, and maple syrup to onion / garlic mixture. Bring to boil. Stir in bacon pieces and remove from heat.
- Pour mixture into slow cooker and cook, uncovered, on high setting for 6 1/2 hours or until liquid forms a syrup. Transfer to food processor or blender and pulse until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Let cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to four weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
This recipe is superb! Mixed a cup of this with 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup mayo then proceeded to use a Ruffle (cause they have ridges) and transported to my mouth. BOOM!! Thanks for the recipe.
I had my first taste of Bacon Jam at our 2014 Family Christmas Party. WOW!!! It was AWESOME STUFF!! Then I was lucky enough to get some in a gift basket of goodies in our Dirty Santa game we play. I’m pinning this recipe and will have to share with my family!!
It sure is good stuff, isn’t it?
How long would I need to water bath canning this jam? thanks!
I am new to the crockpotlife. However, this was THE BEST thing I have made!! It turned out AMAZINGLY! Thank you for this recipe! I actually added a few more garlic cloves and about a quarter pound more bacon. I did have some trouble with the consistency of the liquid – it was not very “syrupy” after 6.5 hours and my Cusinart then kept it warm for four or so hours (until I woke up). So I just cranked it back up for another 2 or so hours.
THANK YOU!! I am definitely going to make many more recipes from your site ^_^
I made this bacon jam and we love it. I froze it is very small canning jars and label and dated it. When I need a gift I pull one out of the freezer and give it! It puts a huge smile on the face of who gets the bacon jam. It tastes just as fresh and delicious as the day I made it. Yummmmy!
What can I substitute the coffee with? I am on a caffeine free diet.
Does this have a strong coffee taste or do the bacon and spices hide the coffee taste? I love anything with Bacon but am not a fan of coffee.
Thanks!
Hi Julie,
I think the coffee just deepens the bacon flavor in the bacon jam recipe, but the end result doesn’t taste like coffee. I hope that makes sense. 🙂
Does this have a coffee flavor to it? If so, what could be used to substitute that liquid – any thoughts?
This is a new idea for me! Can it be made with turkey bacon?
Whoa. This sounds awesome!!
Hi, came across your website looking for muffin recipes, but now I will be cooking bacon jam instead of apple and cinnamon muffins (which I’ll give a go too)