Bacon jam. A more fitting name for this concoction would be relish.
Sticky, sweet, smoky, fatty, chewy bacon relish. Boy bait.
Some girls use desserts as boy bait. I have a hunch bacon jam works better.
A slightly strange mix of ingredients including onions, garlic, vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar and coffee slow cooks into a medley of deep, rich flavors. Trust me. The same way I trusted Martha Stewart. I was all set to abandon the coffee because. . . coffee? Hmmm.
I dumped it in at the last possible second and never looked back.
I did good.
This is tasty stuff. Unforgettable.
If your jam looks burnt like mine do not despair – it’s just the caramelization and won’t taste burnt.
According to the last step in the recipe you’re supposed to chop this to bits in a food processor. I skipped it and left it chunky. Be careful not to over-process as you want some texture to it.
I can think of 101 food items I want to eat this on (like a burger, grilled cheese, a blt, fried eggs, a turkey club sandwich, a peanut butter sandwich, on roasted chicken, stirred into chili and squash soup, with warm brie on crackers. . . I could go on but you get the idea).
Sadly, that’s more things than I have jam for.
Guess I’ll have to make more.
Slow cooked sticky, sweet, smoky bacon relish that you will want to smear on everything!
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally until bacon is lightly browned and slightly crispy about 20 minutes.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of grease from the skillet. Add the onions and garlic, cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee; bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon and cook about 2 minutes. Stir in bacon.
- Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid is syrupy, 3 to 4 hours. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Let cool then refrigerate in airtight containers up to 4 weeks.
Notes
Adapted from Martha Stewart
I would have never have thought to make jam out of bacon and onions. I would like to try this. Wonder if anyone in my house will eat it.
Melissa recently posted..Cat in the Hat 4H Scarecrow
We are making this today :) I am so excited! I can’t wait to try it. I will let you know how it worked and thank you for such a unique recipe!
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Hi Bobbie! I can’t wait to hear how you like it! Have a great day!
wow, i am so intrigued by this! i will definitely make this soon!
Jenn and Seth recently posted..Fall in Coffee Form
I just got a slow cooker and am definitely adding this to my must-make look. I bet the flavor is AMAZING!
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OMG…I have to try this. At first I was wondering how you would use this…then reading your list and now I want some!!! With brie! YUM!
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