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    Bacon Jam

    Published: Jan 19, 2017 · Modified: Oct 23, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This easy recipe for Bacon Jam is perfect for all your tailgating needs. Chock full of bacon, onion, garlic and sweet heat. This is a must make for game season!

    Bacon Jam in a mason jar

    Today I bring you a delicious Bacon Jam recipe. Honestly, this stuff is seriously addictive and utterly delicious.

    It does not take long to make. The hardest part is actually trying not to eat all the bacon while you're making the jam. So, my solution is to cook twice the amount of bacon you actually need for the jam.

    Not even kidding about that last piece of advice. I highly recommend making extra bacon every time you make a batch.

    If I'm around I would actually recommend making three times the amount you need!

    I'm going to give you a little advice. Put the bacon jam in one of those divided veggie dip platters. You know the one I mean. Everyone has one. It's a round tray with a middle meant for dip, and sections for lots of veggies.

    Okay, you ready for this brilliant idea? Hang onto your hats.

    PUT THE BACON JAM IN THE MIDDLE and wings all around it. Then DUNK the wings in the bacon jam.

    Nope. Honestly, I'm not even kidding. DO IT!!! Trust me. To be completely honest, it's life changing.

    Bacon jam piled on chicken wings and bites is absolutely mind blowing. The taste is out of this world.

    Plus putting it in a veggie dip tray makes it so easy for everyone to dunk and nosh. Or use tiny mason jars so everyone can dunk on their own.

    Bacon Jam and wings in a serving dish

    Tips for hosting parties

    • First of all, cook everything a day or two before the party. That way you are rushed the day of the party!
    • Next, the night before you host your party take the time to pull out all the serving dishes you think you will need.
    • Then, place them on the serving table so you can decide what works where and how to lay everything out. This saves tons of time later.
    • Lastly, set up everything the night before, then we use pieces of paper to mark what food is going in each dish. This is a huge time and headache saver.
    • Honestly, what's nice about setting things up ahead of time too is that you can relax the day of the party.

    Bacon Jam and appetizers and dinner on a table for a party

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    Bacon Jam in a mason jar with a spoonful taken out and resting on a counter.

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    Bacon Jam in a mason jar
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    Bacon Jam

    This easy recipe for Bacon Jam is perfect for all your tailgating needs. Chock full of bacon, onion, garlic and sweet heat. This is a must make for game season!
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Keyword bacon jam, bacon recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 24
    Calories 304kcal
    Author Kim Beaulieu

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds bacon
    • 2 large Vidalia onions chopped finely
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
    • 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cook the bacon to desired doneness. I like mine on the crisp side. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat off. Leave about 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan. Set pan aside to use again.
    • Chop onions finely. Toss them in the pan and cook until they start to caramelize and turn golden brown. Add garlic, cook for one more minute, or until garlic becomes fragrant.
    • Add chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, Sriracha sauce and BBQ sauce, stir to combine.
    • Increase heat to high, add maple syrup, vinegar and brown sugar, cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
    • Using a sharp knife cut the bacon into small pieces. You can also tear it by hand. Your choice.
    • Toss the bacon back into the pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, the mixture will thicken and look jam.
    • Turn off the stove. Drain any excess fat off the bacon jam by pouring it through a sieve or use cheesecloth to drain it .
    • Transfer to jars for your party. Store in fridge until needed. Will keep for one week in fridge.
    • To reheat microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
    • Serve with a big old bacon loving smile!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

    Bacon Jam in a mason jar

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    Toodles! xx

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    Comments

    1. Kristen Chidsey

      January 23, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Kim--I want to slather that bacon jam on EVERYTHING!! It looks INCREDIBLE!!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        January 24, 2017 at 6:58 am

        Ha, that's my goal in life. Bacon jam all the things. Thanks Kristen. xx

        Reply
    2. Cheryl - Pook's Pantry

      January 24, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      I need this one a bagel with an egg. Please and Thank You! xo

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 3:34 am

        That would be perfect. Love a good bagel, especially slathered with bacon jam.

        Reply
    3. Shirley Wood

      January 25, 2017 at 7:07 am

      So I will be making some of this and will quite likely serve it at our Homegating party for Super Bowl this year. My two fav teams are playing so I know one of my teams will be the winner! Would love for you to stop by and share this with us at the Merry Monday party this week.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 3:38 am

        Hope you loved it Shirley. Thanks for hosting the party and stopping by. Did your team win?

        Reply
    4. Betsy @ Desserts Required

      January 25, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      I KNEW I could get you to South Florida....you are officially invited to opening day NFL 2017 football homegating at my house! I promise I will make four times the bacon needed because I would hate to fight you over a pound or two! Sharing on Desserts Requried manana!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 3:39 am

        I swear I need to move to Florida. Sunshine, fresh produce all year long, and YOU! I'll arm wrestle you when we make this. >strong like bull<

        Reply
    5. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons

      January 26, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      We LOVE LOVE LOVE this jam! It's perfect on everything! Or just with a spoon 😉

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 5:19 am

        Thanks so much. Bacon jam is my jam. Ha!

        Reply
    6. Natalie

      January 27, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      I totally need this in my life!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 5:47 am

        You do. I suggest making some immediately. Ha!

        Thanks for stopping by Natalie.

        Reply
    7. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

      January 30, 2017 at 9:06 am

      BACON JAM?! THIS IS A THING?
      I need to put this on everything forever and ever the end.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 5:48 am

        It is, indeed. I have another recipe for it that combines bacon with bourbon. It's delightful. I put that *$@# on everything.

        Reply
    8. Matt

      January 30, 2017 at 9:38 am

      I wanna eat this by the spoonful!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 5:57 am

        Pretty much my life lately. Ha.

        Thanks Matt.

        Reply
    9. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

      January 30, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Give me ALL THE MEAT!!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 5:58 am

        Ha, love it. Thanks Liz. You're a girl after my own heart.

        Reply
    10. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles

      January 30, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Bacon jam is one of the best treats EVER. The spices in your recipe sound like a wonderful flavor combination.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 5:59 am

        It really is. They should have Bacon Jam stores for adults that look like candy stores. I'd be in there daily. Bacon jam all the things.

        Thanks so much for the compliment. Much appreciated.

        Reply
    11. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 31, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Ummm I'm gonna need to put this bacon jam on allthethings.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 6:02 am

        Ha, you must. Bacon makes everything better. Including other bacon things.

        Thanks Jennifer. Can't wait to meet you in person this spring.

        Reply
    12. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

      February 01, 2017 at 12:26 am

      whoa. bacon jam on wings?! that sounds crazy (and amazing). can imagine this on grilled cheese and pizza and stirred into pasta and gosh that sounds so good.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 4:15 pm

        Thanks Heather. It's so good! We go all out for game days. Love this on all the things.

        Reply
    13. Gina @Running to the Kitchen

      February 03, 2017 at 11:12 am

      I can only imagine how incredible this tastes! I will have to give it a try. Bacon makes everything so good!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 15, 2017 at 4:15 pm

        Thanks Gina. Bacon all the things!

        Reply
    14. 2pots2cook

      February 08, 2017 at 4:48 am

      Game or not, this Bacon Jam is a serious thing ! Must do 🙂

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        February 11, 2017 at 6:20 pm

        So true. We eat it all year long. It just makes takes everything to the next level. Hope you love it.

        Reply
    15. Anne

      June 16, 2021 at 10:47 am

      can this be canned if so please reply

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        June 29, 2021 at 8:10 pm

        Hi Anne. I've never canned it. Canning just isn't in my wheelhouse. It can be frozen though.

        Reply
    16. Diane V

      September 19, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely amazing! My kids were fighting over it!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        September 21, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        Ha, that's awesome. Thanks for the giggle.

        Reply
    17. wilhelmina

      September 20, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      This took brunch to the next level, great recipe!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        September 21, 2022 at 2:55 pm

        That's awesome to hear. Thanks so much.

        Reply

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