Spicy Bacon Jam
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Have you ever had spicy bacon jam? If not, you are in for a treat. The flavor profile is a little tricky to explain, but what I can tell you is this stuff makes a great indulgence. I’ve used it on tomahawk steaks, ribs, and even salmon. Talk about versatility!
What Makes Spicy Bacon Jam Special?
If you want a syrupy. smoky, and savory condiment, just reach for bacon jam. People love it for various reasons. The taste of spicy bacon jam is at the top of the attribute list. You get a little tang from vinegar, and sweetness from brown sugar.
Texturally, bacon jam has an interesting mouthfeel. It’s easy to use right out of the jar. And you’ve provided a unique twist to visitors. I mean, how often do you see this as an offering on a Charcuterie Board? People appreciate homemade goods, so you can put it in a pretty jar and gift it.
Spicy Bacon Jam
If you’ve never used bacon jam, you might wonder how to use it. The first thing that comes to mind is breakfast. Continue on and give egg dishes a dollop of jam for an interesting note. Make up a batch of biscuits and spread it on! It makes a fantastic glaze for pork, beef, and chicken. Try using spicy bacon jam instead of red sauce on your pizza. Mix it with cream cheese and stuff mushrooms or tomatoes.
Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
1 Hr 5 Mins
Resting Time
10 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr 20 Mins
Products Used In This Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb smoked, chopped bacon
- 1 large red or yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c brown sugar **
- 1 tbsp Cuso’s Maple Bourbon Brown Sugar Seasoning
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 c Real maple syrup
- -1/4 c freshly brewed coffee
- 1-2 chipotle pepper minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
** You can use either light brown or dark brown sugar for this recipe. Light brown brings out caramel notes. Dark brown tastes of molasses, and the flavor is robust.
Alternative spices you can use for bacon jam include:
Instructions:
- Chop the bacon.
- Put it into a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- When the fat renders out, remove the bacon and transfer it to a few paper towels to drip.
- Cut the garlic and onions, then add them to the bacon fat
- Saute until the onion is translucent.
- Return the bacon to the skillet.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Stir until integrated, then simmer for a half hour (you want a jam-like consistency. If it needs more time, just keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn).
- At this point, you can blend it in a food processor, creating the texture you prefer, or serve it as is.
- Once the jam cools, use a glass jar with a good seal and store the mix within. It remains good in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
PitMaster’s Memo: Using Spicy Bacon Jam
If you’ve never used bacon jam, you might wonder how to use it. The first thing that comes to mind is breakfast. Continue on and give egg dishes a dollop of jam for an interesting note.
Make up a batch of biscuits and spread it on! It makes a fantastic glaze for pork, beef, and chicken. Try using spicy bacon jam instead of red sauce on your pizza. Mix it with cream cheese and stuff mushrooms or tomatoes.
That is just the beginning of your adventure with spicy bacon ham.
Side Dishes
- A platter of cheese, crackers, nuts, and fruit
- Cornbread with honey butter
- Dressed spring greens
- Panzanella
- Potato skins
Dessert
- Blondies with nuts
- Bacon jam baked brie
- Ice cream with spicy bacon jam
- Mixed cookie offering
- Pineapple tart
From The Bar
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- Mimosa
- Raspberry martini
- Stout
