Balsamic & Brown Sugar Bacon Onion Jam

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the onions into small pieces.
  2. 2Cut the bacon into pieces about the same size as the diced onions.
  3. 3Add bacon to a skillet and cook until crispy.
  4. 4Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet using a slotted spoon.
  5. 5Add a bit of butter to the skillet with the bacon fat.
  6. 6Add the diced onions to the skillet.
  7. 7Cook the onions low and slow until they turn a gorgeous golden color and begin to caramelize.
  8. 8Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet with the caramelized onions.
  9. 9Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
  10. 10Simmer for 10 minutes more until the jam is ready.
  11. 11Serve up the bacon onion jam on your favorite burger or as an appetizer.

Ingredients

  • sweet onions
  • bacon
  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • balsamic vinegar
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper

Equipment

skilletknifecutting boardslotted spoon

Tips

  • If you have sweet onions available, they will elevate the jam from "pretty good" to "next-level delicious."