Onion Bacon Jam is not the traditional flavor of preserves you may be used to, but it is definitely worth a try! It’s a savory and unique preserve that will elevate your taste buds. With a definite onion flavor supported by the saltiness of the bacon, Onion Bacon Jam is great on crackers with cheese or even mixed in ground beef for your next meatloaf recipe! I also have whiskey bacon jam and tomato bacon jam you will have to check out!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Bacon: The bacon can be broken up into pieces before or after being cooked. Do not make it ahead of time, since you will use some of the bacon grease to cook the onions and shallots. You could also use turkey bacon if preferred.
Onion: Look for one large yellow onion or about 3 small onions. You will need about 3 cups of chopped onion for the recipe.
Shallots: Shallots are a type of onion that are known for their sweeter, milder taste and delicate flavor. They are smaller in size compared to regular onions and have a long, narrow shape.
Sauce: The brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and chili powder give you a sweet and spicy sauce.
How to Use Onion Bacon Jam
If you are looking for ways to use up your Onion Bacon Jam before it goes bad, there are many delicious options to consider:
- Use a dollop on a cracker with some cream cheese.
- Spread it on your grilled cheese sandwich before you grill it.
- Substitute Onion Bacon Jam for the bacon on your BLTs.
- Add it to your scrambled eggs.
- Use it as a topping for a hamburger or cheeseburger (my favorite).
- Mix it in with your macaroni and cheese.
- Top your favorite roasted vegetables.
These suggestions will help you fall in love with this jam. Let me know if you found other flavorful ways to use Onion Bacon Jam!
How to Store Onion Bacon Jam
Onion Bacon Jam is a delicious and popular condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. However, it should not be stored at room temperature as it can spoil quickly. The best way to store it is in the refrigerator or freezer. When stored in the refrigerator, it will last for 2-4 weeks, while freezer storage will give it a longer shelf life. Since Onion Bacon Jam cannot be safely canned, it is important to consume it within 2-4 weeks when stored in the refrigerator or freeze it for longer storage. When freezing, be sure to use straight-sided mason jars (or glass jars) and leave about an inch of space at the top to allow for expansion.
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Onion Bacon Jam
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
- 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 large (or 6 small) shallots, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (85 g) maple syrup
- ⅓ cup (79 g) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional, but highly recommended
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. While the bacon is cooking, line a plate with a paper towel.
- Place the cooked bacon onto the lined plate. Set aside.
- Leave about 4 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, carefully removing the rest.
- To the pan, add the onion and diced shallots. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the onions and shallots are caramelized, 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
- Mix in the garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and pieces of cooked bacon.
- Simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. It should be about the consistency of a jam.
- Serve warm or cold, but you may want to warm slightly if it has been refrigerated.
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Can this be frozen?
Cooking the jam right now. It seems a lot more runny, not as think as jam. Hoping it will thicken as it cools.
Idiots who can’t read IT CANT BE CANNED!!!! Stop repeatedly asking, JFC.
Addicting. Recommend pulsing this up in vitamix for a smooth texture.
It is a MUST TRY on top of deviled eggs!!
I just made this and it’s phenomenal! We are grilling burgers for dinner and will top them with this delicious jam and cheese.
The ONLY change in ingredients I made was I sub’d regular onions for the shallots because I didn’t have any shallots on hand. I just made sure the total was 4.5 cups. And honestly I think I had close to 5 cups of onions. This made 3, cute, little 1/2 pint jars.
I love this jam!! I recently cooked sone fresh mustard greens and I normally put in some type of smoked pork to season them, but I was out. So…I threw in a couple of heaping spoons full and it was delicious!! It added a little spice and sweetness. Thanks for the recipe!
Made it exactly as recipe called for – DELICIOUS. Then had to figure our how to make with less fat. Tried with half turkey bacon 1/2 regular. Substituted half of the bacon grease for Olive oil .. still yummy and delicious. Third time used only turkey bacon and olive oil. Because the ratio of the other ingredients are tasty, the result was still amazing!!! Such a versatile recipe … we love it. Already shared the jam and recipe with friends! By the way, your cookbook notes are spot on. Had a taste and kept going back for more!!! Dangerously a keeper recipe. Excited to try more recipes in your cookbook.
I made this jam,came out wonderful. I added some of this when I was making homemade baked beans came out fantastic
This looks delicious! How long do you think these jars would keep in the fridge? TY 🙂