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Onion Bacon Jam
Sweet caramelized onions meet crispy bacon and a hint of bourbon for a mouthwatering condiment that's perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards.
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American - Southern
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
24
Calories
66
kcal
Author
Marye Audet-White
Equipment
Iron Skillet
Ingredients
½
pound
bacon
2
cups
chopped onion
2
cloves
garlic
finely chopped
⅓
cup
bourbon
⅓
cup
maple syrup
1
tablespoon
balsamic vinegar
¼
teaspoon
roasted cinnamon
⅛
teaspoon
salt
or to taste (depends on how salty the bacon is
⅛
teaspoon
cloves
⅛
teaspoon
smoked paprika
1
pinch chipotle powder
or to taste
For Cracker Appetizers
8
ounces
cream cheese
Ritz Crackers
Onion Bacon Jam
Bleu Cheese
, optional
Instructions
Cut the bacon into small squares.
Fry it until done -- do not over cook.
Remove from pan but don't drain the grease.
Set bacon aside.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan.
Cook over low heat until the onion is tender and transparent, stirring often.
Add the bacon back into the pan.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Simmer
, stirring often, for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat.
For Cracker Appetizers
Spread each cracker with ½ tablespoon of
cream
cheese.
Top with a spoonful of the onion bacon jam.
Sprinkle with bleu cheese if desired.
Notes
Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories:
66
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
6
mg
|
Sodium:
76
mg
|
Potassium:
50
mg
|
Fiber:
0.2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
9
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
9
mg
|
Iron:
0.1
mg