Onion Bacon Jam is not the traditional flavor of preserves you may be used to, but it is definitely worth a try! It’s a savory and unique preserve that will elevate your taste buds. With a definite onion flavor supported by the saltiness of the bacon, Onion Bacon Jam is great on crackers with cheese or even mixed in ground beef for your next meatloaf recipe!

Onion Bacon Jam in a Jar with a Spoon

Ingredients & Substitutions

Bacon: The bacon can be broken up into pieces before or after being cooked. Do not make it ahead of time, since you will use some of the bacon grease to cook the onions and shallots. You could also use turkey bacon if preferred.

Onion: Look for one large yellow onion or about 3 small onions. You will need about 3 cups of chopped onion for the recipe.

Shallots: Shallots are a type of onion that are known for their sweeter, milder taste and delicate flavor. They are smaller in size compared to regular onions and have a long, narrow shape.

Sauce: The brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and chili powder give you a sweet and spicy sauce.

Onion Bacon Jam in a Pan with Spoon

How to Use Onion Bacon Jam

If you are looking for ways to use up your Onion Bacon Jam before it goes bad, there are many delicious options to consider:

These suggestions will help you fall in love with this jam. Let me know if you found other flavorful ways to use Onion Bacon Jam!

Onion Bacon Jam in a Jar with a Spoon

How to Store Onion Bacon Jam

Onion Bacon Jam is a delicious and popular condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. However, it should not be stored at room temperature as it can spoil quickly. The best way to store it is in the refrigerator or freezer. When stored in the refrigerator, it will last for 2-4 weeks, while freezer storage will give it a longer shelf life. Since Onion Bacon Jam cannot be safely canned, it is important to consume it within 2-4 weeks when stored in the refrigerator or freeze it for longer storage. When freezing, be sure to use straight-sided mason jars (or glass jars) and leave about an inch of space at the top to allow for expansion.

Onion Bacon Jam on a Cracker with Cream Cheese

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5 from 32 votes

Onion Bacon Jam

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
With caramelized onions and full of bacon, Onion Bacon Jam will be the condiment you have been missing!

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 1 ½ cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (85 g) maple syrup
  • cup (79 g) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional, but highly recommended

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. While the bacon is cooking, line a plate with a paper towel.
  • Place the cooked bacon onto the lined plate. Set aside.
  • Leave about 4 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, carefully removing the rest.
  • 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.
  • Mix in the garlic, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and pieces of cooked bacon.
  • Simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. It should be about the consistency of a jam.
  • Serve warm or cold, but you may want to warm slightly if it has been refrigerated.

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Reader Comments

  1. This Bacon Onion Jam is incredible! I definitely recommend adding the chili powder, it doesn’t make it spicy rather it adds a depth of flavour. For an appetizer this is delicious with Ritz crackers and cream cheese.

  2. This is a fabulous recipe. Made it today for the first time and my husband loved it. Each step takes a bit longer than the recipe indicates, but it’s worth the extra time. The only modification I made was to reduce the cayenne to 1/2 tsp, because I can’t really eat spicy food, so there was just a hint of a bite to counteract the sweetness of maple syrup and brown sugar. I wonder how it would be on a baked brie?

    1. It doesn’t call for cayenne. It calls for chili powder, completely different animal, not spicy at all, just a rich Smokey flavour.

  3. Recommend, 10 out of 10. Now that I’ve made it, need to plan some burgers for dinner this week. ☺️

  4. I made this tonight to put on burgers. This is delicious. My family loved it. I wouldn’t change anything.

  5. Didn’t have scallions, so used sweet onion(that’s what was on hand) and it turned out amazing. Love this recipe.

  6. Hello, thank you so much for sharing! I would love to have this at a friend’s flat top cooking party tomorrow. I was thinking about making this on a flat top to spread over chunks of Halloumi or Mastelo cheese also grilled on the flat top. Then people could dip crackers into it and enjoy.

    Do you think the flavors in the jam will go well with either cheese? Thanks so much!

    1. Meat has to be pressure canned to be safe in a sealed jar at room temperatures, and a bacon jam mixture is so dense that there would be major heat penetration issues in sterilizing the contents of the jar.

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