Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe
If you love sweet and savory spreads, this Pioneer Woman Bacon Jam Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 500 g thick-cut bacon chopped
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brewed coffee
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat
Instructions
Cook the Bacon
- Place chopped bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until crispy, about 10–12 minutes.
Remove Bacon
- Take bacon out of skillet, leaving fat behind. Drain on paper towels. Keep the fat in the skillet.
Cook Onions
- Add chopped onions to bacon fat. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Add Garlic
- Stir in minced garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
Add Sugar and Spices
- Add brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika and black pepper. Stir well to combine with onions.
Add Bacon Back
- Return cooked bacon to the skillet. Mix well with onions and sugar mixture.
Add Coffee and Vinegar
- Pour brewed coffee and apple cider vinegar into the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Simmer the Jam
- Reduce heat to low. Cook 20–25 minutes until mixture thickens and becomes jam-like. Stir occasionally.
Blend the Jam
- Use a food processor or blender. Pulse until desired texture—slightly chunky is best.
Cool and Store
- Transfer bacon jam to an airtight container. Cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
- Use Thick-Cut Bacon: Provides more flavor and better texture than thin slices.
- Adjust Sweetness: Add more or less brown sugar according to taste.
- Add Heat: Include a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Texture Control: Blend partially for chunky jam, or fully for smooth consistency.
- Make Ahead: Bacon jam can be made a week in advance and stored in the fridge.