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Sweet bacon onion jam

Sweet Bacon Onion Jam

This sticky sweet bacon onion jam is the perfect accompaniment to cream cheese for a wonderful party spread, or as a topping to your favorite meatloaf. Incredibly flavorful and versatile, you will find yourself asking what not to serve it on!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 lb thick cut bacon chopped
  • 2 sweet onions about 3 cups chopped
  • 3/4 cup sucanat or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 tbsp bacon grease or lard

Instructions

  • 1. Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain all but 4 tbsp of the bacon grease.
  • 2. Roughly chop the onions and add to the skillet.
  • 3. Cook the onion in the bacon grease, stirring often until they are well caramelized. Turn the heat down to low.
  • 4. Stir in the garlic to the skillet and cook on low until fragrant.
  • 5. Add the sucanat or brown sugar to the pan making sure to coat all pieces well.
  • 6. Once the bacon and onions are coated in the sucanat add in the ketchup and dijon mustard. Mix to combine.
  • 7. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture begins to boil making sure to stir frequently.
  • 8. Once the mixture comes to a boil reduce the heat to low and let simmer until it is thick enough to coat a spoon easily and has a jam like texture.

Notes

Once cooled, store in the refrigerator. Spoon onto crackers with cream cheese, on a grilled cheese sandwich, or on top of your favorite meatloaf.