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Title: Bacon Jam--Ain't tried but looks good
Post by: deestafford on November 17, 2014, 09:33:23 AM
I just got my newest issue of Taste of the South magazine (tasteofsouthmagazine.com) and it has some great recipes: Fruitcake pie; Layer Fruitcake with bourbon spicy frosting; Pecan Pie Cake; and Bacon Jam.  If you can get it in your area I recommend this issue.  When I saw this recipe for Bacon Jam I knew I had to pass it on to y'all even though I have not yet tried it.

Bacon Jam
Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients:
 
1 1/2 pounds peppered bacon cut into 2 in pieces
2 cups chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 cup apple cider
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped

What you do with the stuff above:
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; let drain on paper towels.  Reserve 2 tablespoons rendered fat in pan.

2. Add onion and rosemary to pan. Cook over medium-high heat stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened, approximately 8 minutes.   Stir in apple cider, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, tomato paste,salt, and red pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Add bacon; reduce heat to medium-low.  Simmer until liquid reduces to a glaze consistency, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool slightly.

3.  Transfer mixture to the work bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped, 3-4 times. Spoon into a bowl; stir in pecans.  Transfer to  sealable containers, such as jars.  Cover, and refrigerate up to 1 month.


Dee
Title: Re: Bacon Jam--Ain't tried but looks good
Post by: sliding_billy on November 17, 2014, 09:37:08 AM
Sounds interesting.
Title: Re: Bacon Jam--Ain't tried but looks good
Post by: ACW3 on November 17, 2014, 09:43:22 AM
Dee,
Your recipe is a definite "must try".  For all the "newbies" here that haven't seen my Bourbon Bacon Marmalade recipe, here is the link.

http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=4564.msg54903#msg54903

Art
Title: Re: Bacon Jam--Ain't tried but looks good
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on November 18, 2014, 01:36:23 PM
That sounds delicious, anything with bacon is delicious. ;)
Title: Re: Bacon Jam--Ain't tried but looks good
Post by: drholly on November 18, 2014, 02:18:41 PM
That does sound good. Bookmarked. Headed to Bismarck for Thanksgiving with my Dad and brothers - long week - will try this.

Thanks!

D