What Makes This Recipe So Good
Rich, thick, sweet sauce and salty, savory, chewy bacon mixed with caramelized onion. What more do you need to know?? The flavors are deep and layered and complex and just all-around incredible.This jam goes well on and with so many things – burgers, pizza, crostini, hashbrown toast, grilled cheese, melted brie, French fries… I could go on and on.Needless to say, this is one of those simple-but-feels-fancy recipes that’s sure to wow your friends and family, especially when you tell them it’s homemade.
Chef’s Tips
A hearty dash of crushed red chili pepper flakes will take your bacon jam to a whole new level. If you like things with a little kick, you absolutely have to try it sometime! Just be careful not to overdo it.You don’t want to overcook the bacon! It should be fully cooked, yes, but you want it to still be on the chewy side rather than crunchy and crispy.Save the rendered bacon fat (except for the 2 tablespoons you need for the jam) in an airtight glass jar and use it later in other recipes! Leftover bacon grease is great for frying burgers, pouring on popcorn kernels before you pop them, roasting vegetables, or turning into bacon gravy.
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