Bacon Onion Jam
Transform your everyday meals, appetizers, and snacks with this easy and delicious Bacon Onion Jam! It’s sweet, savory, and smoky - perfect for your sandwiches, burgers, cheese boards, and more! Makes 2 cups.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced bacon, cut into ½-inch-wide pieces
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard seed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup Dr Pepper, soda
- 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into ½-inch dice
Equipment
- 1 12 pack of 4 oz canning jars for gift giving
Instructions
- In a large heavy skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Line a large platter with paper towels and transfer the bacon to the paper towels to drain.
- Drain the grease out of the skillet and return it to medium-high Melt the butter; add the garlic and sauté until lightly browned, about 10 seconds. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until well browned, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the dark brown sugar and mustard seed. Once melted and combined, add in the Dijon mustard and salt, chopped cooked bacon, and chopped tomatoes.
- Add the Dr. Pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently stir occasionally for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before using. It will be thick, but also drippy.
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days!
Notes
Store in small canning jars for hostess or Christmas gifts. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 270mg, Potassium: 115mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 183IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 0.2mg