📝 Ingredient List
1 lb Thick-cut Bacon Chopped into ½-inch pieces
2 Large Yellow Onions Thinly sliced
3 Garlic cloves Minced
¼ cup Brown Sugar Packed
¼ cup Pure Maple Syrup (Not pancake syrup)
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup Water or Coffee (Optional; adds complexity)
¼ tsp Black Pepper
💡 Pro Tip: Use high-quality, thick-cut bacon and real maple syrup for best flavor. Sweet yellow or Vidalia onions work beautifully here.
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Cook the Bacon Slowly:
- Place bacon in a cold pan and cook over medium-low heat.
- Stir occasionally until crispy. This can take 10–15 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels. Leave about 1–2 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
2
Caramelize the Onions:
- Add sliced onions to the bacon fat.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Onions should be deep golden brown and super soft.
3
Add Garlic & Deglaze:
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add vinegar and optional coffee or water, scraping up all those delicious browned bits.
4
Simmer the Jam:
- Add bacon back in, plus maple syrup, brown sugar, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered on low for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Jam is done when it’s thick and glossy, like a chunky preserve.
5
Cool & Finish:
- Let cool in the pot for at least 15–20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: add more vinegar for brightness, or syrup for extra sweetness.
🧂 It will thicken as it cools — don't over reduce!
Ingredients
📝 Ingredient List
1 lb Thick-cut Bacon Chopped into ½-inch pieces
2 Large Yellow Onions Thinly sliced
3 Garlic cloves Minced
¼ cup Brown Sugar Packed
¼ cup Pure Maple Syrup (Not pancake syrup)
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup Water or Coffee (Optional; adds complexity)
¼ tsp Black Pepper
