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Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe

Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe

Love sweet and savory magic? This Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe changes everything. Crispy bacon meets caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American Comfort
Servings 12
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g bacon chopped
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup coffee strong brewed

Instructions
 

Cook Bacon

  • Chop bacon into pieces. Cook in skillet over medium heat. Stir until crispy, 10 mins.

Drain Fat

  • Remove bacon. Drain on paper towels. Keep 2 tbsp bacon fat in pan.

Caramelize Onions

  • Add sliced onions to fat. Cook low heat 20 mins. Stir until golden brown.

Add Garlic

  • Stir in minced garlic. Cook 2 mins. Fragrant aroma fills kitchen.

Sweeten Up

  • Add brown sugar, balsamic, maple syrup, coffee, pepper. Stir well. Simmer.

Return Bacon

  • Add cooked bacon back. Simmer 40 mins. Mixture thickens nicely.

Pulse and Cool

  • Cool slightly. Pulse in food processor until chunky. Jar it up.

Notes

  • Thick-cut bacon best for texture.
  • Low slow onions make sweet magic.
  • Coffee adds depth—don't skip.
  • Spicy: Add chili flakes midway.
  • Bourbon swap for coffee kicks it up.
  • Apple cider vinegar if no balsamic.
Keyword Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe