Spicy Bacon Jam With Apple Cider Vinegar

Name: Spicy Bacon Jam With Apple Cider Vinegar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, roughly chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Spicy bacon jam is a meaty, multilayered condiment that combines crispy bacon with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. It works equally well spread on toast, stirred into pasta, or drizzled over rice.

🏷️Bacon 🏷️Jam 🏷️Condiment 🏷️Pork 🏷️Appetizer 🏷️Sides

Total

4h 15m

Servings

16

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

1 lb bacon, roughly chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1
Transfer bacon and onions to a large skillet. Heat over medium high and cook bacon until rendered and crisp, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Pour off and discard oil and transfer bacon and onion to a Suvie pan.
2
Stir cider vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes into the bacon mixture. Insert pan into your Suvie, input settings, and cook now or schedule.
3
Set Suvie to Bottom Zone: Slow Cook High for 4 hours
4
After the cook, remove pan from Suvie and transfer bacon to a food processor and puree for 30 seconds until cohesive, but still slightly chunky.
5
Store bacon jam in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cook bacon slowly over medium heat and stir frequently to ensure even rendering and prevent burning; the mixture should simmer gently, not boil aggressively.
Finely chop the onion to help it break down and integrate into the jam rather than leaving large pieces.
Taste and adjust sweetness and heat at the end—brown sugar can be increased for sweeter jam, and red pepper flakes can be boosted for more spice.
Let the jam cool completely before jarring; it will thicken further as it cools, reaching a spreadable consistency.

Substitutions

Brown sugar → maple syrup or honey (reduce to 3 tbsp to account for liquid)
Apple cider vinegar → balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar (same ratio)
Red pepper flakes → cayenne pepper or fresh diced jalapeño (start with ⅛ tsp cayenne)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat gently over low heat or use cold straight from the jar.

Common Questions

How long does bacon jam last?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I make bacon jam without apple cider vinegar?

Yes, substitute with balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, or white vinegar at the same ratio, though the flavor profile will shift slightly.

What's the best way to chop bacon for this recipe?

Partially freeze bacon for 15–20 minutes before chopping to prevent it from clumping, then cook over medium heat until the pieces are crispy and rendered.