Look no further for the perfect spread for your toast, burger or anything else you can think up. This Smokey Bacon Jam is going to take your sandwiches to the next level of delicious.
BACON JAM!! Can you hear me, I just yelled that. Have you ever tried bacon jam? I’m sorry if you haven’t, because it’s amazing. And once you taste it, you will have a hard time having breakfast without it. My mouth waters every time I think of it.
There are many different ways and ingredients you can use to prepare bacon jam, but I prefer a smokey version. I love melting cheese on top of an English muffin and spreading it right on top, while topping the other side of the muffin with an egg. Sometimes I just dollop a spoonful right on top of my scrambled eggs, it’s just as delicious either way. You must try this!!
While I love traditional jams, my Quick Banana-Lime Jam and Strawberry Jam and Pepper Jelly come to mind, this Smokey Bacon Jam is something different. Honestly this jam is incomparable and superior to all other jams in my opinion. I mean, how could you go wrong with spreadable bacon?
I love Bacon (and pork) so much, I’ve put together my own Pork Bucket List.
What’s a Pork Bucket List? It’s a list of ways to enjoy pork, whether it’s creating a new recipe or mastering an old one, experiencing pork in a new way or traveling to a pork-inspired restaurant in or out of your area. The sky is the limit when it comes to creating this dream list. Making and stocking my fridge with Smokey Bacon Jam was at the top of my Pork Bucket List. I know, I’m a weirdo.
It feels so good to finally check something off.
Can you even handle how good this is going to be?
I promise you will love the flavors of this Smokey Bacon Jam, we could barely stop eating it. It looks like I’ll have to make another batch very soon. I’m not complaining.
Now, here is my very own Pork Bucket List, I do hope I get to make it all come true soon. Wish me luck!
My Pork Bucket List:
- Make Smokey Bacon Jam {check!}
- Purchase a whole pig from a local farmer to enjoy all year.
- Attend a Pork Crawl. (updated..did a Pork Crawl in Puerto Rico)
- Host a large scale pig roast at home for family and friends.
- Perfect making pork belly.
- Learn to make my own pork sausage.
- Visit a pig farm and deliver baby pigs myself.
- Attend Grand Cochon in Aspen, CO as a VIP guest (with my family), where 10 chefs compete in a head-to-tail, winner-takes-all Pork culinary showdown – crowning the winner King or Queen of Porc!Now it’s your turn, what’s on your Pork Bucket List? I want to know!
Smokey Bacon Jam
Ingredients
- 1 lb sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1" pieces
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 3 small shallots, diced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup golden brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Directions
- Cook bacon in a large, heavy bottomed pot (I used my 7 quart Dutch oven) until brown and mostly crisp. Remove bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Remove all but 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease and saute onion and shallots over low to medium heat, stirring often. Cook onions until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add smoked paprika and stir until fully incorporated. Add water and scrape any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, cooked bacon and vinegar. Bring to a boil and let cook until a bit of a glaze forms, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add mixture to the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times until a chunky jam consistency is obtained.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour and up to one month.
