Bacon jam takes burgers and cheese plates to the next level.
After that point, I knew Id be a carnivore for all the days that lay ahead.
Hint: It involved bacon.
Alison Bickel
My life was quickly changing.
He brought along unseasoned turkey sausage for me, and baconreal, smoky crispy baconfor him.
Then, he sat down to eat the crispy strips of bacon hed fried up for himself.
Sheryl Julian
I couldnt help myself.
I tried a piece and that was the beginning of the end.
I ate ALL THE BACON that day.
Alison Bickel
We hiked all morning, then stopped at a cafe in a nearby town for lunch.
I ate my first BLT since early childhood.
Of course, I ordered it with extra bacon.
Sheryl Julian
It was what dreams were made of: smoky, salty, sweet.
I ended up getting terribly sick, probably because my body wasnt used to it.
But I fought my way through.
Sheryl Julian
It allows me to enjoy the essence of bacon without revisiting my earlier over-indulgences.
Once thats done the rest of it comes together quickly, and in one pan, no less.
Think of it like big pieces of smoky, bacon bits floating in a sea of sweet sauce.
It takes me back to the bacon and maple syrup flavors of my childhood.
And if you think more bacon is always better, what about bacon jam to a BLT?
The possibilities are endless.
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Can you might Bacon Jam?
In short, no.
So make this and freeze it if you should probably, but don’t can it.
How Long Does Bacon Jam Last?
Store bacon jam in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
What To Do With Bacon Grease
Yes, you’ll have leftover bacon grease from making this.
Never pour bacon fat down the drain, as it can cause clogs.
(If your pan is large enough, it’s fine to cook all the bacon at once.)
Cook the remaining batch.
This should take about 25 to 30 minutes total for both batches.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan.
you could eyeball it.
Add all the bacon back to the skillet.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onions are translucent, about 6 minutes.
Add the vinegar and brown sugar to the skillet, and bring to a boil.
Use immediately, or spoon it into an airtight jar and refrigerate for up to four weeks.
