I know you are tired of the fruity jam recipes, whether homemade or store-bought. And you want to try something different. I feel you! Sometimes we all want to ditch the regular and go for something extra special.
Everyone knows that the perfect meals for some mornings are biscuits, butter and some sweet-flavoured jam. And there's one type of jam that’s perfect for such a morning - bacon jams. With this jam being so easy to make, I wasn't bothered that I had no fancy utensils. And easy to store in a jam jars with lids.
What's not to love about the way it melts in your mouth after every single taste?
I’m super excited to share with you this bacon jam recipe today because it has become my family’s personal favourite. And of course, we love to have it with some burgers, toast, steamed veggies and so much more!
Also, the great thing about this recipe is that you can make a large batch and store it in your freezer using a glass jam jar.
Let's get started, shall we?
Ingredients
For the ingredients, all you need are pretty simple items that you can pick from any grocery store close to you. Don't forget about a jam jar as well, if you do not have it home. You'll need a jam jar lid as well.
You need onion, maple syrup, garlic, brown sugar, Apple cider vinegar (for a bit of acidity), and chilli powder to spice it all up. And the star of the show- Bacon.
How To Prepare
You only need 30 minutes to get this goodness ready for you and your family!
Let me show you how it's done.
- Cook bacon until it turns crispy. Try not to overcook it. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Set it aside when it's done.
- Saute onion in bacon fat. Then, add brown sugar to caramelise the onions.
- Add some garlic, maple syrup, chilli powder, vinegar and the crispy bacon. Stir together while cooking on medium heat till it becomes thick and jam-like.
- Let it cool, then transfer to a glass jam jar. Ideally, you can store it in the fridge for 2 weeks and in the refrigerator for 6 weeks.
I hope you LOVE this bacon jam recipe! It's actually: Comforting, Satisfying, Delicious and Easy to make!
Bacon Jams As a Gift
Bacon jams are absolutely great as gifts, especially during the holidays. All you need to do is batch-prepare them and serve them in different shapes and sizes of glass jars.
I personally prepare them months ahead and mail them by December and everyone who has had a taste loves it.
Southern jar company allows you to choose from its variety of glass jars. These jam glass jars come with a closure and they are super easy to maintain.
And what's more, is that the glass jars can help you store your favourite bacon jam in the freezer for as long as you want it.
So, what are you waiting for? Get shopping today from our collection of glass jam jars of any shape and size you want!