Enticingly sweet, smoky, and sticky, bacon onion jam will transform bread or crackers into an instant appetizer, or slather it onto a bun to take your burger to the next level!
The best part is, that you can make this popular condiment in fifteen minutes with only a handful of simple ingredients.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Bacon - Regular-cut bacon is best for this. Thick-cut bacon will get gummier.
- Bacon grease - Butter can be substituted.
- Onion - A sweet onion or yellow onion is great. Shallots can be substituted.
- Apple cider vinegar
- Apricot preserves
How to make it
To make this bacon and onion jam recipe, begin by sauteing chopped bacon pieces in a large skillet set over medium high heat until they are crispy.
Tip: Chopping the raw bacon into small pieces helps ensure everything crisps evenly.
Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on paper towels. Reserve one tablespoon of bacon grease in a skillet, lower the heat to medium, and add chopped onions. Saute the onions until tender.
Next, return the bacon to the skillet, along with apple cider vinegar and apricot preserves. Mix everything well to combine. The puree with an immersion blender into a jam consistency. This works well by pouring everything in a mason jar.
How to serve it
My onion bacon jam is a versatile condiment that is only limited by your imagination. Try it with any of these delicious suggestions:
- Spread on toast or crackers.
- Add it to a charcuterie board.
- Serve as a gourmet burger topping.
- Spread it on a turkey melt sandwich.
- This sweet condiment would be the perfect topping for an amazing grilled cheese!
Storing Leftovers
Leftover bacon and onion jam can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks in an airtight container. For longer storage, it can be frozen as well. Bacon onion jam can be enjoyed cold or warmed up.
Bacon Onion Jam
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound regular cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup apricot preserves
Instructions
- Cut raw bacon into one-inch pieces and cook in a skillet set over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the crispy bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve one tablespoon of rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
- Heat bacon fat over medium heat and saute onions until translucent.
- Add chopped bacon, vinegar, and apricot preserves and simmer until preserves have dissolved, stirring as needed.
- Transfer jam into a tall, cylindrical container and use an immersion blender to blend into a jam-like consistency.
- To serve, spread this savory jam on toasted bread, crackers, burgers, or sandwiches.
Notes
Nutritional Information
This recipe was originally published on FoxValleyFoodie.com on December 27, 2015.
Robert
I used apricot preserves from and orchard, they maybe were a little more tart than store bought, but I added a little brown sugar/bourbon to the recipe and it turned out awesome. Thanks for the recipe.
Kat
Man oh man! Great stuff. I keep licking the spoon. Homemade bread,soup and this jam. Oh yeah
Thanks!
Lyn
Do you mean whole preserved apricots canned in syrup or apricot conserve or jam when you say preserved apricots?
It sounds yummy.
Fox Valley Foodie
To clarify, the recipe calls for "Apricot Preserves". You will find it by the other fruit preserves, jams, and jellies.
Steve
I was scared Of the apricot jam after tasting it but the end result worked like Magic. The only downside is that now I’m expected to make it for all occasions
Theresa
Tried these at a party and everyone loved them! Your recipe has been circulated!!
Jeanette Stephens
Can this be pressure canned ??
Fox Valley Foodie
It isn't tested for it, so in the interest of food safety I would not.
Nate J
I saw this recipe last week here in your blog and I told my self to make a comment once I've already tried it. And yes I tried it and it turns out great! Thanks for sharing the recipe. My kids also loved it!
Fox Valley Foodie
That is great to hear! It is one of my favorite things to make for parties!
Jeff
This was a lot better than I expected. Will make again.
Sheila Manica
Hey Foxie. If I made a larger batch of your Apricot-Bacon-Jam how long will it last and should it be kept in the refrigerator ?? Thank You ! Sheila
Fox Valley Foodie
Yes, it should be kept in the fridge. I would not attempt to can it, and would try to use it within a couple weeks. If you would like to store it longer I would freeze it.