Bacon Jam
In this recipe, thick-cut bacon is cooked with sweet onions until meltingly tender, then spiked with a bit of cayenne and a splash of balsamic. It’s a natural on morning toast, but it’s also a must-try on eggs, grilled cheese, burgers and pork chops.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 sweet onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup water, as needed
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- toast, for serving
- chopped chives, for garnish

