Bacon Onion Jam is a delicious, sweet and savory condiment that is going to blow your mind. Smoky bacon, red onions, sugar and vinegar are cooked down to create a thick, caramelized jam that is delicious on crackers, sandwiches, brie and more.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon onion jam
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 50minutes
Total Time 1hour
Servings 2cups
Author Meg's Everyday Indulgence
Ingredients
8slicesbacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3largered onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2tsp.kosher salt
1/4tsp.black pepper
1cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupred wine vinegar
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp. You need 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan. If there is not enough bacon grease, add olive oil until the required amount is reached. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the salt and pepper and cook another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce temperature to low. Sprinkle the sugar in a thin layer over the bacon onion mixture and let it melt without stirring, 4 to 5 minutes. Once melted, increase the temperature to medium-high and cook, again without stirring, until an amber caramel forms, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch it closely so it doesn't burn. Once caramelized, stir in the red wine and balsamic vinegars. Cook another 5 minutes, stirring often, until a jam consistency is reached.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Place in airtight jars and refrigerate until ready to use for up to a week.