Bacon Onion Jam

Crisp cooked bacon with slow-cooked caramelized onions come together to make this awesome jam you can throw on any sandwich or burger. Lately, I’ve been making patty melts because Aldi has a great selection of bread and frozen burger patties are easy to make in a skillet. 

My love for bacon goes way back to when I first started this blog. Some of you might even be familiar with the book 50 Shades of Bacon. It can be found on Amazon.  I must admit that I don’t like cooking bacon at home much because of grease splatters or the fire alarm going off from all the smoke bacon produces. Yes, that’s happened quite a few times and can ruin your nice clothes. 

That is why I prefer buying the already cooked bacon so I can just pop it in the microwave. The smell of bacon cooking along with onions is one of my most favorite smells ever. Caramelized onions and bacon go great on burgers so I thought why not make some kind of jam out of them so you don’t have to waste time cooking that before making a burger? 

One thing about this bacon jam is that it takes time. Caramelized onions take a good 20 to 30 minutes to make and it takes about that long to crisp up some bacon in a large dutch oven. I talk about easy recipes on this blog a lot and this is one of them you just have to be patient with the process. 🙂 

Bacon Jam recipe for 2 

This bacon jam makes around 1 ½ cups of jam. If you want less jam then that it is very easy to half this recipe. 

Ingredients for Bacon Onion Jam

• 1 pound bacon, diced
• 2 large yellow onions, diced small
• 2 teaspoon of garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons of fig jam
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Bacon Jam 

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is cooked and crisp 20 minutes.  With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet (reserve for another use); add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are caramelized and browned, about 20 - 30 minutes. Add the vinegar and fig jam to the onions and stir. Add bacon and stir to combine.

Transfer mixture to a jar or however you wish to store the bacon jam. If you wish for the bacon jam to be pastier or jam-like process the jam in a food processor. 

What can I do with bacon onion jam?

Bacon onion jam is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes and recipes. Here are a few ideas for how to use bacon onion jam:

1. Spread it on sandwiches: Bacon onion jam can add a sweet and savory element to sandwiches, whether you're making a classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich or a grilled cheese with avocado.
2. Mix it into dips or sauces: Bacon onion jam can be mixed into dips or sauces to add flavor and depth. Try stirring it into a creamy spinach dip or adding a spoonful to your favorite barbecue sauce.
3. Use it as a topping for pizza or grilled cheese: Bacon onion jam can be used as a topping for pizzas or grilled cheese sandwiches for an extra burst of flavor.
4. Serve it as a condiment for burgers or hot dogs: Bacon onion jam can be served as a condiment for burgers or hot dogs, adding a unique twist to your backyard barbecue.
5. Incorporate it into savory baked goods: Bacon onion jam can be used in savory baked goods, such as biscuits or scones, for a delicious and unexpected flavor.

Other Jam Recipes 

Baked Brie with Maple Bacon Jam

Orange Marmalade

Homemade Twix Bars 

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