Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam blends smoky bacon, caramelized onions, and brown sugar into a rich spread perfect for sandwiches and appetizers. Rich flavors meld together, creating a savory-sweet condiment you’ll crave on everything from burgers to toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon (thick-cut, chopped)
- 12 oz (340 g) amber lager
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
Instructions
- Bacon Rendering: Crisp bacon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and perfectly textured, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Flavor Foundation: Retain a thin layer of bacon drippings in the pan, then pour in amber lager, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, and chopped rosemary to create an aromatic liquid base.
- Flavor Concentration: Elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and allow the liquid to simmer and reduce, stirring occasionally. Monitor the transformation for 25-30 minutes until the mixture develops a thick, syrupy consistency that clings to the back of a spoon.
- Final Integration: Fold the crispy bacon pieces back into the reduced sauce, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete flavor melding. Continue cooking on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the jam to develop a rich, complex profile that balances sweet, smoky, and tangy notes.
Notes
- Bacon Crispness Matters: Cook bacon until perfectly golden and crispy to ensure maximum flavor and ideal texture for the jam.
- Fat Management: Retain just 1-2 tablespoons of bacon drippings to maintain rich flavor without overwhelming greasiness.
- Steady Reduction Technique: Simmer mixture slowly and consistently, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and achieve a thick, syrupy consistency.
- Flavor Fusion Timing: Add bacon back into reduced sauce for final 2-3 minutes to allow smoky elements to blend seamlessly without losing crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg