Bacon Jam
If you are looking for a delicious appetizer to serve this Christmas, make Bacon Jam. This sweet and savory jam is perfect served with crackers or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Thick Cut bacon chopped
- 2 Sweet Onions diced into small pieces
- 1/4 cup Sherry Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
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Instructions
- Heat the bacon in a large frying pan over medium high heat for 7-10 minutes until the bacon is cooked through and slightly crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to move the bacon from the pan to a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Remove all the bacon grease from the pan except for approximately 1 tablespoon.
- Add the diced onions to the pan with the bacon grease.
- Sauté for approximately 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Mix the bacon back into the pan and stir in the sherry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and water.
- Bring the mixture to a low boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until the mixture is thick and dark.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
- Then the jam is ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat before serving the leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 346kcal, Carbohydrates 28g, Protein 8g, Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4g, Monounsaturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0.1g, Cholesterol 37mg, Sodium 392mg, Potassium 275mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 24g, Vitamin A 22IU, Vitamin C 5mg, Calcium 42mg, Iron 1mg