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Pastured Bacon Jam

A sweet-savory, spreadable jam of pastured bacon slow-simmered with onions, coffee, and brown sugar.

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min
Serves
12
Pastured Bacon Jam

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Queen City Farm pastured bacon, chopped
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the bacon until the fat renders and it starts to crisp; spoon off most of the fat.

  2. 2

    Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and golden.

  3. 3

    Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, coffee, and maple syrup.

  4. 4

    Simmer, stirring, 45-60 minutes until thick and jammy; cool and chop or pulse if you like it smoother.

Notes

Farm tip: Keep the heat low at the end and stir often so the sugars don't scorch.

Serving suggestion: Spread on burgers, grilled cheese, or crackers with brie.

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