Bacon Jam

Name: Bacon Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds bacon, chopped in 1-2 inch pieces; 8 cups onion, chopped; 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup honey; 3 Tablespoons vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce

A rich, spreadable bacon jam made by rendering chopped bacon, slow-caramelizing onion in the reserved fat, then simmering both together with sugar, honey, vinegar, and hot sauce until thick and syrupy.

⏱ Prep 20m🔥 Cook 100m🕒 Total 120m🍽 4 servings

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Ingredients

2 poundsbacon, chopped in 1-2 inch pieces
8 cupsonion, chopped
1 cupsugar
¼ cuphoney
3 Tablespoonsvinegar
½ teaspoonsalt
⅛ teaspoonwhite pepper
¼ teaspoonhot sauce

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1. Render the Bacon
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In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or braising pan, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but about 6 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
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2. Sweat the Onions
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In the reserved fat, add the chopped onions and cook over medium-low heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring often, until deeply caramelized. Take your time here—this step builds the base flavor.
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3. Build the Jam
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Stir in sugar, honey, vinegar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Mix well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
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4. Bring Back the Bacon
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Return the cooked bacon to the pot and stir to combine. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 45–60 minutes or until thick, syrupy, and jam-like in texture.