Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe is sweet, smoky and full of flavor. It is perfect for burgers, toast and snacks.
Ingredients
- Bacon – 1 pound chopped
- Onion – 1 medium finely chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves minced
- Brown sugar – ½ cup
- Brewed coffee – ¼ cup
- Apple cider vinegar – 2 tablespoons
- Maple syrup – 2 tablespoons
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Cook the Bacon
- Place chopped bacon in a large skillet. Cook on medium heat. Stir often until bacon becomes crispy and brown. Remove extra grease but leave some for flavor.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until soft and golden. Add minced garlic. Stir and cook for one more minute.
Add Sweet Ingredients
- Add brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir well until sugar melts. The mixture will look thick and shiny.
Add Coffee and Vinegar
- Pour in brewed coffee and apple cider vinegar. Stir gently. Let the mixture simmer on low heat.
Simmer and Thicken
- Cook on low heat for 25 minutes. Stir often to avoid burning. The jam should become thick and sticky.
Cool and Store
- Turn off heat and let the jam cool. Spoon into a clean glass jar. Seal tightly and refrigerate.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for best texture.
- Stir often to stop sticking.
- Low heat gives better flavor.
- Adjust sugar for more sweetness.
- Let jam cool before storing.