Bacon Onion Jam

 

From the website:  https://iambaker.net/onion-bacon-jam/

I made this for our turkey slider meal on Nov. 28, 2024.  I followed the recipe mostly exactly, except I didn't caramelize the onions enough :(.  Next time!

Ingredients

• One pound bacon, diced (I used turkey bacon)
• 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
• 2 large (or 6 small shallots), diced (about 3 cups)
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 C light brown sugar, packed (I used dark because that's what I had)
• 1/4 C maple syrup (and I used REAL maple syrup!!)
• 1/3 C apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp chili powder, optional (I didn't put this in, but I will next time)

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crispy.  Place the bacon onto a plate lined with paper towels to catch the grease.
2. Sauté the onions and diced shallots until caramelized.
3. Mix in the garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and cooked bacon.
4. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.  About the consistency of jam.
5. Serve warm or cold.