Any get-together is a good excuse for bacon jam.
The flavors of bacon jam include sweet onions, smoky bacon, brown sugar, and umami-rich Worcestershire sauce.
We have more ideas for how to serve bacon jam below.
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What Is Bacon Jam?
The bacon is cooked until tender, rendering fat that will be used to caramelize the onions.
Sugar, paprika, and Worcestershire then simmer and further flavor the bacon and onions in a syrupy glaze.
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No, you cannot can bacon jam.
How Long Will Bacon Jam Keep?
Put up in an airtight container, bacon jam can last up to 2 weeks.
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But if you see any sizes of mold growth, toss it.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Pour drippings into a heatproof measuring cup.
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Add 2 tablespoons drippings back to skillet; reserve remaining drippings foranother use.
Remove from heat; transfer mixture to a heatproof measuring cup or bowl.
Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Serve:
Garnish with thyme sprigs.
Serve with crackers or crostini.
Or spoon over soft cheeses likewhipped goat cheeseor cream cheese.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
