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Bacon Jam with BBQ Sauce

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Salty, tangy and a touch of sweet in this delicious bacon and bbq jam. Perfect for burgers, fresh and grilled sandwiches or served as a side sauce to meat, fish and vegetables.

  • Author: Flaevor
  • Total Time: 45 Minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Sauce

Ingredients

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  • 300g smoked bacon lardons
  • 2 large white onions, diced into small pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup raw sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp chilli powder (optional)
  • 180ml water
  • 180ml tomato ketchup
  • Sea salt flakes (preferably Maldon)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat some oil in a nonstick frying pan and fry bacon lardons over medium heat until crispy.
  2. Add the onions and garlic and cook in the bacon fat until soft and caramalised. They should be nicely browned and a little sticky. If you need to add a little more oil then do so.
  3. Add the sugar, thyme, smoked paprika and chilli powder if using. Cook for a couple of minutes so the sugar starts to melt and caramelise. Next, add apple cider vinegar and continue to cook until the vinegar reduces and no obvious liquid remains (but don’t overcook so the ingredients become dry).
  4. Finally, add water and ketchup and over low heat cook down for 5 – 10 minutes or until the mixture reaches a jam-like consistency, checking and stirring now and then to ensure it doesn’t burn or become dry.
  5. To finish: Add a pinch of salt and the freshly ground pepper. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
  6. When cool, transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate overnight before use. This will allow the flavours to meld and produce a wonderful flavour. The jam will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Substitutes: Sugar can be substituted with Maple Syrup.

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