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Smoky Bacon and Caramelized Onion Jam

A flavorful and versatile jam made of smoky bacon, caramelized onions, and rich balsamic vinegar, perfect for spreading on crusty bread, topping burgers, or enhancing your cheese platter.
4
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
180
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
Smoky Bacon and Caramelized Onion Jam
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Sweet Onion
3 large sweet onion
chopped
Fresh Thyme
2 tsp fresh thyme
chopped
Kosher Salt
2 tsp kosher salt
Light Brown Sugar
3 tbsp light brown sugar
Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon
4 slices thick cut applewood smoked bacon
chopped
Fresh Chives
2 tbsp fresh chives
chopped
Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Directions
8 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
50 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
2
Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and discard the bacon fat in the skillet.
3
In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
4
Add the chopped sweet onions to the skillet, and sauté for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender and caramelized.
5
Stir in the balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, and kosher salt, cooking for about 1 to 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
6
Reduce the heat to low, and cook the onion mixture for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very tender and brown.
7
Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh thyme, and the cooked bacon.
8
Allow the jam to cool completely (about 20 minutes) before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Health Info
Macros
20g
CARBS
8g
FAT
3g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK