# Onion Bacon Jam

> With caramelized onions and full of bacon, Onion Bacon Jam will be the condiment you have been missing!

**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Servings:** 40 tablespoons
**Calories:** 171 kcal

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## Ingredients

- 1 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large (or 3 small) yellow onion, finely chopped into ¼-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 2 large (or 6 small) shallots, diced (about 1½ cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (85 g) maple syrup
- ⅓ cup (79 g) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional, but highly recommended

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## Shopping List

### 🥩 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 1 pound bacon

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 1 large yellow onion (or 3 small)
- [ ] 2 large shallots (or 6 small)
- [ ] 2 cloves garlic

### 🧂 Pantry & Sweeteners
- [ ] Brown sugar (need ½ cup / 100g)
- [ ] Maple syrup (need ¼ cup / 85g)
- [ ] Apple cider vinegar (need ⅓ cup / 79g)
- [ ] Chili powder (optional, need 1 tsp)

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## Instructions

1. **Cook the bacon.** In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. While the bacon is cooking, line a plate with a paper towel.

2. **Drain bacon.** Place the cooked bacon onto the lined plate. Set aside.

3. **Reserve bacon grease.** Leave about 4 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, carefully removing the rest.

4. **Caramelize the aromatics.** To the pan, add the onion and diced shallots. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the onions are caramelized, 15-20 minutes, stirring often.

5. **Combine ingredients.** Mix in the garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and pieces of cooked bacon.

6. **Simmer to jam consistency.** Simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. It should be about the consistency of a jam.

7. **Serve.** Serve warm or cold, but you may want to warm slightly if it has been refrigerated.

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## Serving Ideas

- Spread on burgers or sandwiches
- Serve with cheese and crackers
- Top grilled meats or chicken
- Mix into scrambled eggs or omelets
- Dollop on baked potatoes

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## Nutrition

**Calories:** 171 kcal per tablespoon

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## Notes

- **Storage:** Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
- **Rating:** 4.97 from 33 votes
- **Cuisine:** American
- **Course:** Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
- **Author:** Amanda Rettke - iambaker.net