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!
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.
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.
More Bacon Recipes
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- Jalapeno Bacon Poppers
- Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon
- Smoked Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
- Grilled Caesar Salad
- Chocolate Covered Candied Bacon
- Mini Potato Skins with Sour Cream, Bacon and Chives
- Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Bacon Jam
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds bacon
- 2 large Vidalia onions chopped finely
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
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!
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Kristen Chidsey says
Kim–I want to slather that bacon jam on EVERYTHING!! It looks INCREDIBLE!!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, that’s my goal in life. Bacon jam all the things. Thanks Kristen. xx
Cheryl - Pook's Pantry says
I need this one a bagel with an egg. Please and Thank You! xo
Kim Beaulieu says
That would be perfect. Love a good bagel, especially slathered with bacon jam.
Shirley Wood says
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.
Kim Beaulieu says
Hope you loved it Shirley. Thanks for hosting the party and stopping by. Did your team win?
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
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!
Kim Beaulieu says
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<
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
We LOVE LOVE LOVE this jam! It’s perfect on everything! Or just with a spoon 😉
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much. Bacon jam is my jam. Ha!
Natalie says
I totally need this in my life!
Kim Beaulieu says
You do. I suggest making some immediately. Ha!
Thanks for stopping by Natalie.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
BACON JAM?! THIS IS A THING?
I need to put this on everything forever and ever the end.
Kim Beaulieu says
It is, indeed. I have another recipe for it that combines bacon with bourbon. It’s delightful. I put that *[email protected]# on everything.
Matt says
I wanna eat this by the spoonful!
Kim Beaulieu says
Pretty much my life lately. Ha.
Thanks Matt.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
Give me ALL THE MEAT!!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, love it. Thanks Liz. You’re a girl after my own heart.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Bacon jam is one of the best treats EVER. The spices in your recipe sound like a wonderful flavor combination.
Kim Beaulieu says
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.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
Ummm I’m gonna need to put this bacon jam on allthethings.
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, you must. Bacon makes everything better. Including other bacon things.
Thanks Jennifer. Can’t wait to meet you in person this spring.
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
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.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Heather. It’s so good! We go all out for game days. Love this on all the things.
Gina @Running to the Kitchen says
I can only imagine how incredible this tastes! I will have to give it a try. Bacon makes everything so good!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Gina. Bacon all the things!
2pots2cook says
Game or not, this Bacon Jam is a serious thing ! Must do 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
So true. We eat it all year long. It just makes takes everything to the next level. Hope you love it.