Bacon Jam
This Bacon Jam is a delicious combination of savory and sweet, made by simmering bacon and onion together with a blend of maple syrup, brown sugar and vinegar. Optionally, you can add in Troegs, Troegenator beer which adds notes of caramel, dried stone fruit, and toasted grains, deeply enhancing the flavor profile of the bacon jam. This bacon jam makes a delicious topping for burgers and sandwiches.
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Bacon Jam
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: this makes enough bacon jam for roughly6-8 sandwiches
Description
Bacon Jam
- 1 pound bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup Troegenator, or dark beer
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- Pinch hot pepper flakes (optional)
Ingredients
1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add bacon and onion. Cook until onion has softened and bacon has begun to crisp up.
2. Reduce heat to low and add in the sugar, maple syrup, Troegenator (optional), balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire and red pepper flavkes (optional). Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, or until bacon jam has thickened.
3. Serve with smash burgers, or your favorite sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stove Top
