Maple Bacon Onion Jam
This maple bacon onion jam recipe is the perfect way to add a little extra flavor to your meals. The maple syrup, bacon, and apple combine to create a sweet and savory flavor that is perfect for topping off burgers, grilled chicken, or even just eating on its own with bread or crackers.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked bacon
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 tablespoon bourbon
- 3 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Slice the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. For this recipe, you'll want to make sure that you really render the fat out of the bacon so that you don't end up with extra fat in your jam.
- Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on a few sheets of paper towel.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pan, then add the onions to the remaining bacon fat and cook until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Peel and dice the apple into small pieces and add it to the pan.
- Add the bourbon, brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan and stir until everything is well combined.
- Add the cooked bacon back to the pan and stir until everything is well combined.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until it has thickened.
- Remove the jam from the heat and let it cool slightly. Once it's cooled, transfer it to a food processor or blender and pulse a few times until it's well mixed and a spreadable consistency.
- Pour the jam into a jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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