What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Something to Savor: Unbelievable Bacon Jam! Your morning just got better. Everyone loves bacon, right? And coffee is often casually referred to as a “cuppa joe”. Know what you get when you mix the two together, along with a few other items from the food pantry? You guessed it: Bacon Jam that can be slathered on buttered toast or added later to a Charcuterie Board. Tested on guests at Gail’s Kitchen, this recipe is spot on. Give it a try and see for yourself. You can thank me later.
UNBELIEVABLE BACON JAM
Ingredients:
9 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon, sliced thick
4 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 large red onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup brewed coffee
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, diced
1 teaspoon smoked sea salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions:
Cook the bacon until brown and slightly crispy. It should be chewy. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. Add diced red onion. Turn to coat. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Sauté until onions are cooked, stirring frequently. Set aside. In a medium sauce pan, combine apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, remaining bacon grease, brewed coffee, pickled jalapeños, smoked sea salt, Dijon mustard, and bacon pieces. Add cooked onions. Stir well. Bring the bacon jam to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 45 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the jam is thick. The bacon jam should appear chunky. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
Sounds yummy!
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It is truly unique, if you like that sort of thing. ☕️🥓
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Bacon jam is like tequila tacos, and yes please!
I love the ingredients in this.
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Now imagine it on pizza! 🍃🍕
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On it!
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What a great idea. I hope any bacon will do.
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Absolutely. 🥓
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Who doesn’t love “anything bacon”. Bacon jam is so good on bruschetta,(or crackers) topped with goat cheese 🙂 Love your addition of the pickled jalapenos! “Camp Bacon” in Ann Arbor was just cancelled – an event I look forward to every year.
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Thanks for your support and ideas. It seems more and more events are being cancelled and the time keeps moving away from us. Hang in there. 🙏🏻
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I made bacon jam before, but never thought of adding coffee to it. Sounds incredible!
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You do have to like the taste of coffee. ☕️
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Love it! 🙂
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Going to try this one for sure!
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The options are endless. Enjoy. 😍🥓
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I once bought a jar of bacon jam. It was gone in …. idk, maybe 3 days. Grateful for this recipe, Gail! Thanks! 🥓🥓🥓
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What a fascinating mix of flavours..;-)
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Yes, indeed. This jam checks all the boxes. ✔️✔️✔️
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