Bacon jam is a sweet and savory spread made from slowly cooked bacon, onions, and brown sugar. It's the perfect addition to burgers, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. Making bacon jam in a slow cooker is a great way to get all the flavor without having to babysit the stove. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover bacon.
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SLOW-COOKER BACON JAM
Spread this savory bacon jam on bread for a holiday appetizer and send your guests home with a jar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 4h
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet (reserve for another use); add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Add bacon and stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid is syrupy, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Let cool, then refrigerate in airtight containers, up to 4 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 10 g
SLOW COOKER BACON JAM
This recipe is from Martha Stewart. It is to die for!!!!! So great on hamburgers, or with cheese and crackers. Or served with biscuits. The uses are endless! You can even place in jars to give as gifts.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Spreads
Time 4h30m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Add bacon and stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid is syrupy, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
- Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Let cool, then refrigerate in airtight containers, up to 4 weeks.
SLOW COOKER BACON JAM RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by carrot123
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slow-Cooker Bacon Jam Spread this savory bacon jam on bread for a holiday appetizer and send your guests home with a jar. prep: 30 mins total time: 4 hours yield: Makes 3 cups 278 Cook's Note Spread this savory bacon jam on bread for a holiday appetizer and send your guests home with a jar. Directions Step 1 In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet (reserve for another use); add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Add bacon and stir to combine. In this step: How to Chop an Onion Step 2 Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid is syrupy, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Let cool, then refrigerate in airtight containers, up to 4 weeks. Source Everyday Food, December 2010
SLOW COOKER BACON BOURBON JAM
This delicious spread keeps for up to four weeks in the fridge! Great make ahead for parties If you can leave it alone. I serve it as an appetizer with toasted baguette slices. It never lasts long!
Provided by Tess Geer
Categories Other Sauces
Time 4h25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cut bacon into 2" pieces. Sauté in a large sauce pan over medium heat stirring occasionally until bacon is halfway crispy, 15-20 minutes. Don't cook until bacon is completely crispy.
- 2. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels leaving approximately 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan.
- 3. Add onions and garlic to pan. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- 4. Add vinegar, syrup, whisky and brown sugar to onion mixture, stirring to combine. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir for approximately two minutes, scraping up the cooked on bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir.
- 5. Remove from heat. Stir in bacon and honey. Transfer mixture to a 6-8 quart slow cooker. Cook uncovered on high for 3 1/2 -4 hours until mixture is thick and syrupy. Stir occasionally.
- 6. Transfer mixture to a food processor and pulse until mixture is coarsely and evenly chopped. Let cool. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Consistency will thicken to a spreadable jam texture in a few hours. Keeps up to four weeks.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality bacon for the best flavor. Look for thick-cut bacon that is well-marbled.
- Cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat and crisp up the bacon.
- Use a variety of onions for different flavors. For example, yellow onions have a mild flavor, while red onions have a more pungent flavor.
- Add garlic and herbs to the bacon jam for extra flavor. Common additions include minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
- Cook the bacon jam for at least 2 hours, or until the onions are caramelized and the bacon is tender.
- Let the bacon jam cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use bacon jam as a condiment on sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. It can also be used as a spread for crackers or bread.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker bacon jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, savory, or spicy, there is a bacon jam recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy bacon, give slow cooker bacon jam a try.
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