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Bacon Jam?

kitty4me — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:24:06 GMT

I tasted some for the first time. it was so good. Has anyone else had this or am I living under a rock? Does anyone have an easy recipe for this and would please share? Thanks Katey!

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cowboy sam — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:30:31 GMT

Never heard about it before and i don't think i want to try it either.

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IamMrsG — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:33:00 GMT

I have not tried this yet. It was shared on Recipe Swap by BeeBee2, and she never let us down, so I would deem it trustworthy.

Beebee2, if you're 'out there,' a big hello!

Bacon Jam
QVC Recipe Swap | September 5, 2013 | by Beebee2

This recipe fascinates me; I haven't tackled it yet, but it really looks simple. I wonder how many ways you could serve it.

To make the bacon jam, you chop and cook bacon, onions and garlic down with brown sugar and coffee and maple syrup until it turns into jam.

1 lb good-quality bacon; double smoked is good.

1 small onion, chopped

4-5 garlic cloves, chopped

½ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup coffee

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, optional

1 Tablespoon grainy mustard, optional

Roughly chop the bacon and cook it in a heavy pot; transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, draining off most of the drippings. Sauté the onion and garlic cloves in the rest for 5 minutes, until soft and starting to turn golden. Return the bacon to the pan, add the brown sugar, coffee, maple syrup, vinegar and mustard and cook over medium heat for half an hour, or until deep golden and thickened to the consistency of jam.

If you like, cool and pulse in the food processor for a finer texture. Serve warm or cold.

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Mothertrucker — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:34:14 GMT

Thanks! Never made it but it's great on a grilled cheese!

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kitty4me — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:51:56 GMT

I want to take the time to thank you IamMrsG for sharing this Recipe. I also want to thank Beebee2 for sharing this recipe. Sounds great. Thanks!

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kitty4me — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:53:12 GMT

It is also great on a grilled cheeseburger which is how I had it.

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IamMrsG — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:22:19 GMT

@kitty4me wrote:
I want to take the time to thank you IamMrsG for sharing this Recipe. I also want to thank Beebee2 for sharing this recipe. Sounds great. Thanks!

Kitty4me, you're very welcome, I'm glad I could help. In fact, thank you for reminding me I had it as I agree the recipe does sound great.

Would you do us all a favor? If you try the recipe, please come back and give us all a review.

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Zhills — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:32:48 GMT

We had bacon jam on a sandwich made by John Besh in NOLA. It was delicious. Haven't tried to make it yet. I found a recipe on Pinterest but I would guess that everyone add "their own touch" to it like most other dishes. Hope you enjoy it!

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kitty4me — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 22:45:28 GMT

Will do IamMrsG.

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DiAnne — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 23:36:50 GMT

I have never made it but it is easy to find at high end grocery stores. I have used on sandwiches. It reall pumps up a grilled cheese!

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DiAnne — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 23:37:48 GMT

PS: Our Costco carries it also.

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panda1234 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:48:16 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
PS: Our Costco carries it also.

What section of the store?

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kitty4me — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 05:14:19 GMT

Please share? I wonder if my Costco sells this? Is it good?

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momtochloe — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 23:48:48 GMT

Me too! Where do you find this at Costco? I am going this weekend and would LOVE to pick up a jar!

Thanks in advance!

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Lynneuk — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:17:10 GMT

Would be good over a block of cream cheese with some Carrs Water Biscuits, yum

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DiAnne — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:23:32 GMT

It is in the refridgerated section at my Costco (where they sell things like pesto etc). I think the brand is Skillet.

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momtochloe — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:33:22 GMT

MY HERO!!!! Thank you so much DiAnne, I so hope mine carries this!

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panda1234 — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 02:03:18 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
It is in the refridgerated section at my Costco (where they sell things like pesto etc). I think the brand is Skillet.

Thank you. Will check this out next week.

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:04:07 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
I have not tried this yet. It was shared on Recipe Swap by BeeBee2, and she never let us down, so I would deem it trustworthy.

Beebee2, if you're 'out there,' a big hello!

Bacon Jam
QVC Recipe Swap | September 5, 2013 | by Beebee2

This recipe fascinates me; I haven't tackled it yet, but it really looks simple. I wonder how many ways you could serve it.
To make the bacon jam, you chop and cook bacon, onions and garlic down with brown sugar and coffee and maple syrup until it turns into jam.

1 lb good-quality bacon; double smoked is good.
1 small onion, chopped
4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup coffee
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, optional
1 Tablespoon grainy mustard, optional

Roughly chop the bacon and cook it in a heavy pot; transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon, draining off most of the drippings. Sauté the onion and garlic cloves in the rest for 5 minutes, until soft and starting to turn golden. Return the bacon to the pan, add the brown sugar, coffee, maple syrup, vinegar and mustard and cook over medium heat for half an hour, or until deep golden and thickened to the consistency of jam.

If you like, cool and pulse in the food processor for a finer texture. Serve warm or cold.

Try using 1/4 cup coffee and 1/4 cup good quality bourbon instead of 1/2 cup coffee....YUM!

Jim Beam Honey Bourbon works good!

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Vamp — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:54:17 GMT

Martha Stewart has a slow-cooker Bacon Jam recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but was thinking of making some this fall for gifts. I know my son would love it.

Slow-Cooker Bacon Jam

1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 medium yellow onions, diced small
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup brewed coffee

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet (reserve for another use); add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Add bacon and stir to combine.
Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid is syrupy, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Let cool, then refrigerate in airtight containers, up to 4 weeks.