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Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe

Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe

Make this Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe with bacon, onions, coffee, and brown sugar for a rich, smoky spread perfect for burgers and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup brewed coffee
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Slotted spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Food processor (optional)
  • Glass jar with lid

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Bacon
  1. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy and browned. Remove excess grease while keeping a little for flavor.
    Cooking Bacon for Bacon Jam
Step 2: Sauté the Onion
  1. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook slowly until soft, golden, and caramelized for deeper flavor.
    Caramelizing the Onions
Step 3: Add Garlic
  1. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant without letting it burn or become bitter.
    Adding Garlic to the Onions
Step 4: Mix Sweet Ingredients
  1. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, coffee, vinegar, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until fully combined.
    Mixing the Sweet and Savory Ingredients
Step 5: Simmer Slowly
  1. Return bacon to the skillet and simmer gently until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and jam-like.
    Simmering the Bacon Jam
Step 6: Blend and Cool
  1. Blend lightly if desired, then cool completely before storing in a sealed container.
    Finished Bacon Jam Ready to Store

Notes

Slow simmering is the secret to achieving the perfect thick and flavorful bacon jam texture.