Bacon Jam – Your Wildest Dreams Come True!

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I first heard about this rather bizarre concept from the blogger Morta Di Fame (meaning literally dying to eat, a concept I can wholly understand). She linked to a recipe for Bacon Jam which was originally a product that a company called Skillet Foods makes and sends around the United States. Knowing that I’d have no chance of getting my greedy paws on a jar I simply daydreamed about it and for every day since I saw it, I’d think about it. I’d eat eggs and think “This would go so well with that Bacon Jam” and eat some slices of tomato on sourdough and think “Something is missing, I think it’s bacon jam!” and I became somewhat of a food stalker thinking about it day and night until I got my hands on some double smoked bacon and the rest as they say, is eating history.

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I should add this obsessiveness to my next10 or 12 Things You Should Know About Food Bloggers. Sometimes, when we hear of a recipe, we just cannot get it out of our minds and it preoccupies our thoughts for all waking (and sometimes sleeping) hours. We suddenly won’t rest until we do this recipe. And you may know that Bacon is my Waterloo. I give up and surrender my worldly possessions to this smoked meat.

I cooked it for two hours, watching the shade go from pink to a dark, glistening brown and then pulverised it in the food processor and tasted it. It was fabulous. I’ve developed this rather annoying habit of High Fiving people (which worries me somewhat as I wonder if it goes along with speaking about yourself in the third person) and if I were anyone else around I would have High Fived them. This was good stuff indeed. I don’t know how it compares with the Skillet Foods Bacon Jam as I’ve never tried it but this is good on it’s own and doesn’t need to be an imitation.

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You can do this with regular bacon but smoked or double smoked bacon is best to convey the bacon flavour but it is by all definitions delicious. if you use regular bacon the addition of liquid smoke might be a good idea to replace the smokiness. Sweetish (it is after all a jam) and spicy (although the spiciness can be adjusted to your taste)  the savoury goodness of it and the versatility meant that after 4 days, the jar of this bacony friend was depleted. During this past long weekend I asked Mr NQN what he wanted every day for breakfast and the answer was: “That Bacon Jam”.

So tell me Dear Reader, do you get obsessive about recipes or food items? If so, what food was your latest obsession?

Bacon Jam

An Original Recipe by Not Quite Nigella

  • 500grams/1 pound smoked bacon (or use regular bacon and liquid smoke)
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium brown onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Tabasco sauce (according to taste)
  • 1 cup coffee
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Black pepper to taste
  • extra water

1. In a non stick pan, fry the bacon in batches until lightly browned and beginning to crisp. Using a pair of scissors cut into 1 inch pieces.

2. Fry the onion and garlic in the rendered bacon fat on medium heat until translucent.

bacon jam cooking

After 5 minutes of cooking

3. Transfer the bacon, onion and garlic into a heavy based cast iron pot and add the rest of the ingredients except for the water. Simmer for 2 hours adding 1/4 of a cup of water every 25-30 minutes or so and stirring.

bacon jam cooking 1 hour

After 30 minutes-1 hour of cooking

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After 2 hours of cooking

4. When ready, cool for about 15-20 minutes and then place in a food processor. Pulse for 2-3 seconds so that you leave some texture to the “jam” or of course you could keep whizzing and make it a smoother and more paste like.

bacon jam whizzed

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  • 1. Su-yin | October 8, 2009 at 6:14 am | #

    This is really interesting. I’ve never heard of this before, but will add it to my growing list of bookmarks! :P

    And I know absolutely what you mean about obsessions.. I’m the same though it’s usually not with recipes, but just random food cravings that pop into my mind (that I subsequently MUST have). Lol.

  • 2. sandra | October 8, 2009 at 6:51 am | #

    Wow interesting recipe- the addition of coffee threw me for a minute, but I can see how it adds to the overall flavour. I have seen this for sale on foodzie.com and have been wanting to try it since spying on there.

  • 3. Gab* | October 8, 2009 at 7:04 am | #

    Oooh! This sounds interesting! My husband and brother love bacon so I’m sure they’d like this, even just for the novelty value. I guess you can buy things like potted ham etc so it’s not that ‘out there’!

  • 4. Rosa | October 8, 2009 at 7:11 am | #

    OMG, that must be so scrumptious! To die for!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  • 5. AshleyB | October 8, 2009 at 7:28 am | #

    Oh dear. What have you done? I think it is lucky I don’t have a food processor yet.

  • 6. Liss | October 8, 2009 at 7:53 am | #

    Oh dear lord, I am SO making this for my hubby and my Dad! Hubby has an un-natural affection for liquid smoke anyways! xx

  • 7. Tara | October 8, 2009 at 8:08 am | #

    sounds so good……

    hi five it. (virtual hi fives are just not satisfying)

  • 8. June | October 8, 2009 at 8:13 am | #

    Ohhhh, NQN! I heard about this and had forgotten about it until I read your post today. Now I suppose I will have to try it, loving all things baconish as I do…And yes, I do obsess over some recipes until I can try them. Sometimes they are keepers and sometimes they are just do-oncers and then forgotten. But I do understand the obsession!

  • 9. MrsDesperate | October 8, 2009 at 8:14 am | #

    It’s bacon. And it’s jam. And there is coffee in it! I’m so there…

  • 10. Cakelaw | October 8, 2009 at 8:17 am | #

    How about that – I have never heard of bacon jam before. Looks good. I do get obsessed about making particular things – it used to be macarons, but I have done that now, so it is now monkey bread and the Zumbo mousse cake (home-style without the spray gun – I have seen a number of bloggers do it already).

  • 11. Eva | October 8, 2009 at 8:24 am | #

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lorraine! I had no idea this existed. Americans don’t let anything stand in the way of yumminess!

    As an aside, I fell in love with crispy bacon, US style, and now limp bacon leaves me so not interested. I bake the strips in the oven in a roasting pan at 200C (fan-forced) for 15-20 minutes. I start checking it at 15 minutes because the difference between perfect and burnt is seconds. Now, that makes for a drool-inspiring BLT.

  • 12. Emma | October 8, 2009 at 8:24 am | #

    God bless America! This is just completely insane and yet, I’m sure it is some kind of wonderful…

  • 13. shaz | October 8, 2009 at 8:39 am | #

    That is just so weird yet wonderful. Just what I need, another recipe to buzz round my brain! I hear you loud and clear about the “food-stalking” thing.

  • 14. penny aka jeroxie | October 8, 2009 at 8:40 am | #

    This is great! I will definitely try this out. jam and bacon! what can go wrong?

  • 15. Anthea | October 8, 2009 at 8:45 am | #

    Oh my! It’s a porky heaven!

    Saving this recipe for my next holiday x

  • 16. Arwen from Hoglet K | October 8, 2009 at 8:52 am | #

    That sounds perfect on toast – like a meaty chutney.

  • 17. Trissa | October 8, 2009 at 9:09 am | #

    Have you had Mr NQN’s cholesterol level checked recently? hehe… This looks delicious and addictive! How long does it keep for?

  • 18. Bush Babe | October 8, 2009 at 9:10 am | #

    OH. MY. GOD.

    This is getting made TODAY!!!!! My mouth is watering. I too adore bacon. It’s probably the one reason I could never be vegetarian.
    :-)
    BB

  • 19. Blanche | October 8, 2009 at 9:10 am | #

    Clearly it’s bacon day amongst the food bloggers. I just read Grab Your Forks bacon cupcakes and now this.

    My boyfriend also has an inappropriate high 5-ing habit. I think his may have stemmed from Borat. Sometimes I’m just like “No. This is not a high 5 worthy moment.”

  • 20. Peter G | October 8, 2009 at 9:11 am | #

    This sounds amazing Lorraine! Definitely a must try!

  • 21. Belle@OohLook | October 8, 2009 at 9:27 am | #

    This would be perfect when you want something savoury on your brekky toast and Vegemite is too salty. By the way, did your home smell like a smokehouse after the cooking? Worth it, I think.

  • 22. Lisa | October 8, 2009 at 10:00 am | #

    BACON JAM!!! This is certainly a dream come true – and a dream I never knew that I had..
    I love jam, and making all sorts of things into jam, green tomatoes, red tomatoes, pumpkin, wild blackberries and wild figs (I am very lucky to have a small property in the country) But bacon has been one of my favourite things ever since my father would make me crispy bacon sandwiches for breakfast… This has now become my obession until I make it and try it for myself – Thank you so much for creating such a unique food blog :-)

  • 23. FFichiban | October 8, 2009 at 10:02 am | #

    OMG I love it!!! I sooo want to try hahah! Along with baconnaise and squeez bacon mmmmm

  • 24. ming | October 8, 2009 at 10:10 am | #

    thankyou for an interesting recipe. this looks delicious and and doesnt look too complicated to cook. will certainly give it a try.

  • 25. Joumana | October 8, 2009 at 10:37 am | #

    Well, here is an amazing recipe for bacon lovers. My son has an enduring devotion to bacon but since he also decided to go vegan he’s been using bacon salt on everything! Too bad, I would love to make him this jam!

  • 26. Caro | October 8, 2009 at 10:52 am | #

    OOooooooohhhhhhhhhh! Gosh! for one minute, before I hit the complete story link, I thought we were without a recipe! Panic-striken. How do the Americans do this kinda thing? Yummmm. I’m gonna try it in the slow cooker. Yet again, thanks. :)

  • 27. The Asian Pear | October 8, 2009 at 11:07 am | #

    That looks SUPER awesome (although a bit disgusting at the same time I must admit). I’m a little apprehensive how long this would keep in the fridge too…

    My latest obsession is mussels. But since discovering my cholesterol is quite high, I’ve turned my sights on crudites. I have no idea why… But I keep craving baby carrots, broccoli flowerettes and cauliflower heads with vinegarette.

  • 28. Faith | October 8, 2009 at 11:56 am | #

    My oh my, it’s things like this that make me wish I still ate pork bacon. I do eat turkey bacon, but sadly I doubt the result would be the same. Enjoy it for me Lorraine! :)

  • 29. clekitty | October 8, 2009 at 11:58 am | #

    Thanks for sharing this recipe! It looks great, probably tastes and smells heavenly!

  • 30. Ellen | October 8, 2009 at 12:05 pm | #

    I was already obsessing about bacon as we are on holiday in Malaysia where bacon is but a beef or turkey product. Now I’m COMPLETELY obsessing about bacon. Thanks a lot!

    BTW had a great dinner at the Gulai House at the Datai Hotel in Langkawi last night. The local scallops and prawns on lemongrass with a tamarind sauce were to die for!

  • 31. 5 Star Foodie | October 8, 2009 at 12:23 pm | #

    Oh, wow, a bacon jam! That sounds awesome, definitely a must try!

  • 32. Stefania | October 8, 2009 at 12:25 pm | #

    Definitely understand the obsession with recipes from the first time I tried Creme Brulee at a PA’s lunch some 17 years ago, to the affogato I had for dessert on Hamilton Island whilst on our 1st anniversary 12 years ago & wanting to replicate it for a dinner party, calling the Restaurant to ensure I was using the right liquor! The list goes on and on, Pasta al’cartoccio in Amalfi whilst on honeymoon, we kept on going back to have the same dish 5 times in a week….the waiter understanding our obsession told us the ingredients @ 100mph but I managed to jot it down – we returned 5 years later just for the pasta it was sooo good, cornmeal lemon cakes, Sgroppino from Icebergs – thank god for Google though I can find any recipe I just search and search until I find the right one…..Part of the fun of cooking….With regard to bacon jam – sounds amazing am definitely going to try it this weekend!!

  • 33. Matilda | October 8, 2009 at 12:40 pm | #

    I’ve never tried this before but I love bacon , so I’m sure this would be even better.
    My obsession…….food in any shape or form, reading about it, cooking it, sampling it..lol I love Degustation menus because you get to try lots of yummy food and I love the surprise element and the delicate way it’s presented.

  • 34. Leona | October 8, 2009 at 12:50 pm | #

    OH MY FREAKING GODDDDDDDDDD
    THIS IS GOLD LORRAINE!!!!!

    Who would have thought you could make BACON JAM!?!?! i want this on myyyy breaddd! I could see you marketing this product its such an interesting and brilliant concept that would make people go “i wanna try it!”

    And it has coffee in it?? Im really curious in terms of the flavours.

  • 35. zaou | October 8, 2009 at 1:27 pm | #

    i’d never heard of it till now, but that IS an excellent idea.

  • 36. Trisha | October 8, 2009 at 2:18 pm | #

    Ohmygod.
    I’m speechless.

    HIGH FIVE!

  • 37. Lisa | October 8, 2009 at 3:19 pm | #

    We are kindred spirits, indeed. I have been wanting to make,eat or otherwise get my hands on some bacon jam from Skillet Foods ever since I read about it several months ago. I will definitely try your recipe.

  • 38. Chefspiration | October 8, 2009 at 6:27 pm | #

    OMG…you really know how to get me thinking about things I would have never even considered…this is sooo cool!

  • 39. gliderguider | October 8, 2009 at 6:32 pm | #

    There is absolutely nothing that cant be improved with the addition of bacon…..

    And I mean nothing

  • 40. felicia | October 8, 2009 at 7:33 pm | #

    first thing that came to mind was if bacon jam was sweet or salty? heh.
    something really different. savoury!
    i shall use this on my pizza :D

  • 41. Katherine | October 8, 2009 at 7:47 pm | #

    When I was over in the states they used to drizzle a good amoung of maple syrup on bacon. I can only imagine how good this bacon jam would be.

  • 42. Bam | October 8, 2009 at 8:00 pm | #

    You are a flippin genius. Im sooooo eating this for breakfast on Sunday

  • 43. Moya | October 8, 2009 at 9:21 pm | #

    Put it on an egg cooked any way add a carb and I believe you have the COMPLETE breakfast including the caffeine, brilliant!

  • 44. grace | October 8, 2009 at 11:04 pm | #

    a fella on top chef made some bacon jam, and i haven’t been able to get it out of my head since then! is it safe to say this is the best jam ever? i suspect so.

  • 45. Jacq | October 9, 2009 at 12:38 am | #

    I’ve heard of lots of bacon-flavoured things but not bacon jam! Sounds a bit strange from the sweet and salty ingredients but I’m sure it tastes fantastic :)

  • 46. BritinBangkok | October 9, 2009 at 1:47 am | #

    Wow, I really hate you. This stuff looks amazing :-)

  • 47. stephchows | October 9, 2009 at 1:47 am | #

    oh my word!!! bacon jam!?!?!?! WOW I think I may obsess about this for a bit now :) who are we kidding I obsess about just ever type of food LOL

  • 48. anja | October 9, 2009 at 1:52 am | #

    this sounds great lorraine. I guess that makes a lot of men lucky… ;-)

  • 49. Lauren | October 9, 2009 at 1:58 am | #

    Food obsessions, eh? I would have to say that quinoa flakes have been making their rounds in my kitchen lately. Such a versatile food =D.

    Although I’m not a bacon person, the jam looks amazing!

  • 50. nora@ffr | October 9, 2009 at 2:33 am | #

    yessss!! it is the wildest dream coming true!! :) never tried it b4 but would love to try it :)
    cheers!

  • 51. Blond Duck | October 9, 2009 at 4:08 am | #

    Actually, the kids in my neighborhood don’t come over much at all. A lot of them moved, and they’re skittish of adults!

  • 52. Heavenly Housewife | October 9, 2009 at 5:38 am | #

    Wow, this is certainly an original :) , sometimes I think everything has already been done, but I think you found a new one.

  • 53. Julie | October 9, 2009 at 5:38 am | #

    Yummmm, what a fun idea!! Great on a grilled cheese, I bet!

    I’ve actually been obsessing about a recipe that is now the current DB challenge — HURRAH! I’ll get to try my hand at it :D

  • 54. Steph | October 9, 2009 at 7:45 am | #

    Sigh…bacon and maple syrup are such a random match made in heaven. I need this in my life!! Haha :) You could call it porkymite!

  • 55. Kathy | October 9, 2009 at 8:29 am | #

    Come visit me and I’ll take you up to Skillet in Seattle and we can try the original bacon jam ;)

  • 56. Bonnie | October 9, 2009 at 8:50 am | #

    What a perfectly wicked idea! Here in America you hear constantly about low fat this and low gluten that. Yuck!!! But Bacon Jam …. I can hardly wait!!! And when my hubby (an Aussie) asks me to pass the VegeMite and I pass instead the Bacon Jam … I can see the smiles now! Thank you Not Quite Nigella! This is wonderful.

  • 57. Chris | October 9, 2009 at 8:52 am | #

    I’ve just finished doing Gingered Pear preservesfor Christmas gifts and the bacon jam will be next – it sounds amazing ! yummy

  • 58. Gerry | October 9, 2009 at 11:57 am | #

    Looks great! I’ve been working on a bacon jam recipe for a couple of weeks, still tweaking it though. Yours looks delicious!

  • 59. Wizzy | October 9, 2009 at 12:10 pm | #

    I think bacon was this season’s ingredient on food blogs. At first my food obsession was David L’s Candied Bacon Ice Cream Recipe but then I saw Bacon salted caramel pecan bars They would have to be my obsession recipes and now you have done it and gone an added bacon jam sigh so many recipes so little time!

  • 60. Jamie | October 9, 2009 at 4:36 pm | #

    Wow! This does sound like it would really perk up (to put it mildly) almost any savory snack or breakfast. Looks rich and too good! And you make me laugh all the time!

  • 61. Kitarra | October 10, 2009 at 3:29 am | #

    OMG, I think I was half way to licking the screen before I realized that won’t do me any good.

    I love bacon so much it’s scary.

  • 62. My Man's Belly | October 10, 2009 at 4:14 am | #

    I am definitely going to make this! I understand your food/recipe obsession. I get it all the time and drive my husband crazy until I actually make the item.

  • 63. SydneyGal | October 10, 2009 at 5:08 pm | #

    Bacon … jam …. bacon … jam….. Excuse me, I need a moment alone with my appetite.

  • 64. pigpigscorner | October 10, 2009 at 7:05 pm | #

    OMG this sounds wicked. This is going to be in my head until i make it for sure.

  • 65. pierre | October 10, 2009 at 10:32 pm | #

    hi lorraine !!
    never tated that but looks fabulous !!
    and if you like pistaccio come and see my chef dessert !! cheers from Paris !! pierre

  • 66. Angela@spinachtiger.com | October 11, 2009 at 1:59 am | #

    This is crazy good recipe. One of the most creative I’ve ever seen. Not a huge bacon fan, but this has changed my mind. I’m thinking of what a great gift this would make. You’re so smarty…

  • 67. K8 | October 11, 2009 at 9:09 am | #

    I gave this a try. it really is amazing thanks for the recipe!

    http://ofmonkeysandcupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/10/bacon-jam.html

  • 68. justJENN | October 11, 2009 at 12:32 pm | #

    Huh. I wasn’t sure when I first heard about it. Now that I’ve seen your post, I’m a little less skeptical…hm…

  • 69. Sairis | October 11, 2009 at 4:27 pm | #

    I think I simply have to make this. First Lisa over at homesicktexan.com posted her version, and now you!

  • 70. Y | October 12, 2009 at 12:16 pm | #

    This is scary and awesome at the same time. Scary, because I know if I made it, it would be gone in two seconds.

  • 71. Orla | October 12, 2009 at 7:29 pm | #

    I am making this tonight. Every time I mention it, my other half turns into a sort of Homer Simpson and says, “mmmmm bacon Jammmmm”
    Very Excited about having it with toast and poached eggs…

  • 72. leslee | October 14, 2009 at 12:56 pm | #

    This recipe is very similiar to the “Homesick Texan” blog but with less ingredients. I cooked yours and it is lovely, the whole family agreed and are waiting for more. How long does it last in the fridge?

  • 73. ragamuffingirl | October 15, 2009 at 5:24 am | #

    OMG!!! I can’t believe this exists!! I can eat bacon everyday and in jam form!? droool :-s~ Goodbye fashion bloggers, hellllooo food bloggers :) Hope you don’t mind if I repost this in my blog –> http://scarletscorpion.blogspot.com. It is love at first sight ♥♥♥

  • 74. gbh | October 15, 2009 at 4:05 pm | #

    sounds awesome, will give it a run this weekend.

    internet high 5 for you!
    http://www.ihighfive.com/

    you deserve it!

  • 75. Kristina | October 17, 2009 at 1:51 pm | #

    I love this idea, I’d love to be able to make this for my husband but, I am afraid it might be too sweet for him. He’s not too keen on sweet tasting meats. Any one have a suggestion for me.

  • 76. gaga | October 18, 2009 at 1:09 pm | #

    Wowee, that’s awesome!

  • 77. Debbie | October 23, 2009 at 3:33 am | #

    Any suggestions on what non-coffee drinkers could use as a substitute for the coffee?

  • 78. Not Quite Nigella | October 29, 2009 at 12:54 am | #

    Hi Su-yin-Thankyou! :D Hehe I’m glad to know I’m not the only one! :)

    Hi sandra-I think it adds a richness :) Cool! I hope you like it!

    Hi Gab-Yes that s very true! :)

    Hi Rosa-Thankyou! :)

    Hi Ashley-Haha! Yes it’s very moreish :P

    Hi Liss-Haha well this sounds like it might be up their alley! :)

    Hi Tara-Thankyou High Five right back ya! ;)

    Hi June-Oh wonderful, yes obsessions can be wonderful things provided there is restraining order :lol:

    Hi MrsDesperate-Haha cool! I’d love to know what you think!

    Hi Cakelaw-Ahh yes they do change and I used to be obsessed with macarons too! Cool, that’s a worthy obsession!

    Hi Eva-You’re welcome! :) Hehe that’s true. Yes it can turn quickly can’t it! I love crispy bacon too :)

    Hi Emma-Haha indeed! :lol:

    Hi shaz-Do try it, it’s so good! I’d love to know what u think! :D

    Hi Penny-Haha indeed! You just cannot fail :lol:

    Hi Anthea-Hehe it sure is! Cool :D x

    Hi Arwen-Yes it is! :)

    Hi Trissa-Hehe he’s fine :lol: I don’t know, until everyone gobbles it down so ummm 4 days? :P

    Hi Bush Babe-Cool! PLMK what u think of it! :)

    Hi Blanche-Bacon seems to be the order of the day! ROFL that is hilarious, Borat is where I developed it from (along with a Borat accented “high five”). And Mr NQN is guilty of the same thing, of requesting high fives when they just aren’t warranted :P

    Hi Peter-Thankyou! :)

    Hi Belle-Absolutely! :) It didn’t surprisingly but I expected it to! :lol:

    Hi Lisa-Thanks! Oh your jams sound amazing! You’re more than welcome-thankyou for your kind words! :)

    Hi Ffichiban-Oh you should! :P

    Hi ming-You’re welcome! :D

    Hi Joumana-Oh wow, is bacon salt vegan? Ahh what a shame, bacon is so hard to give up!

    Hi Caro-Hehe there’s always a recipe here! ;) Great idea to use the slow cooker! :)

    Hi The Asian Pear-Hehe but it’s terribly good I promise! Sounds like a very healthy obsession!

    Hi Faith-Ahh yes I don’t know if turkey bacon would be the same (although I’ve only tried turkey bacon once). I shall! :D

    Hi clekitty-You’re welcome and it does! :D

    Hi Ellen-Haha sorry about that! :P That sounds lovely! :O

    Hi 5 Star Foodie-Great, please do! :)

    Hi Stefania-You’ve got a great memory for food! :) Sounds amazing indeed! Ah yes please do and I’d love to know what you think of it! :)

    Hi Matilda-Hehe that’s like me! :D Ahh yes deg are great for maximum sampling ops! :)

    Hi Leona -Heeehee thankyou!:D It’s really nice although the coffee flavour isn’t that strong!

    Hi zaou-Thankyou! :D

    Hi Trisha-Haha high five back at you! :D

    Hi Lisa-Ahh cool! Yes it’s hard to forget isn’t it! :)

    Hi Chefspiration-Thankyou so much! :)

    Hi gliderguider-Absolutely here here! :)

    Hi felicia-It’s a bit of both really! :D Cool!

    Hi Katherine-Oh lordy yes they are wonderful bed partners!

    Hi Bam-Hehe thankyou although I wish I invented it! :)

    Hi Moya-Haha I didn’t think of it that way but you’re right!

    Hi grace-Yep it sure is, no doubt about it! :)

    Hi Jacq-It’s surprsingly good! ;)

    Hi BritinBangkok-Haha thankyou! :)

    Hi stephchows-Haha me too! The best tend to do that :P

    Hi anja-Haha that’s true!

    Hi Lauren-Ahh quinoa flakes are delicious! I don’t blame you! :)

    Hi Nora-Hehe thankyou! :D

    Hi Blond Duck-OH no really? :(

    Hi Heavenly Housewife-It’s one of those things you think “why hasn’t it been done?”

    Hi Julie-Thankyou! Oh yes brilliant :D Oh cool, I had to miss this month’s DB challenge :(

    Hi Steph-THey are aren’t they! LOL I love porkymite :P

    Hi Kathy -Absolutely, I’m SO there! ;)

    Hi Bonnie-Hehe thankyou! :) You are too kind! I hope he likes it :D

    Hi Chris-Mmm that sounds divine! :O

    Hi Gerry-Ahh you sounds like you’re definitely perfecting it! :)

    Hi Wizzy-Definitely seems to be and candied bacon ice cream and pecan bars sounds rather amazing! :o

    Hi Jamie-Hehe too true! :) Why thankyou darling! :D

    Hi Kitarra-Hehe me too! I love it to bits, I could never be a vegetarian while bacon is around :)

    Hi My Man’s Belly-Ahh cool! Nothing wrong with that ;)

    Hi SydneyGal-Lol definitely!

    Hi pigpigscorner-Oh you should, it’s so good! ;)

    Hi pierre-Thankyou very much! :)

    Hi Angela-Hehe thanks so much! :D Yes it’s a great gift :o

    Hi K8-You’re more than welcome! :)

    Hi justJENN-Hehe don’t be! :)

    Hi Sairis-Yes you definitely do! ;)

    Hi Y-Don’t be scared, embrace the bacon! :P

    Hi Orla-Wonderful! I hope you both liked it :D

    Hi leslee-Yes there are less ingredients and I added some :) Wonderful! Ours only last about 4 days because it gets eaten!

    Hi ragamuffingirl-Hehe no I don’t mind at all! Yes food and fashion are two opposing forces :lol:

    Hi gbh-Cool! I’d love to know what you think. High five!

    Hi Kristina-Ahh it is sweet but perhaps you could reduce the amount of maple syrup and brown sugar?

    Hi gaga -Why thankyou! :)

    Hi Debbie-Hmm good question. Is decaf no good? Perhaps a coffee substitute like Caro?

  • 79. ~Southern Cookin | October 29, 2009 at 12:11 pm | #

    This is amazing. I can see where this would taste great as a jam. I will try this. Thanks ~Southern Cookin

  • 80. oakley | December 2, 2009 at 5:59 am | #

    Happy to report that I’m making your recipe for friends as Christmas presents.

    Sad to report that I burnt my first batch a little bit. Got hasty after the first hour and turned the heat up just a tad too much. The content was black & slightly burned. I topped my burger with that anyway. Still pretty tasty. Thanks for the recipe!

    Now I know better: LOW AND SLOW! :)

  • 81. Jer | December 23, 2009 at 11:32 pm | #

    I’m down…and I don’t like to get all grammar nazi on people but its ^5, not High Five. ^5 is a much more digitally satisfying experience.

  • 82. Jer | December 23, 2009 at 11:34 pm | #

    …but it’s ^5, not…

    I just hate it when I make a typos while correcting people.

  • 83. Jason | January 7, 2010 at 8:18 am | #

    There’s so much sugar in this recipe it covers the flavor of the bacon, and tastes a bit like BBQ sauce. Good texture, but I think i’ll cut out the brown sugar next time.

  • 84. Will-W. | January 14, 2010 at 6:01 am | #

    Thanks so much for this Not Quite Nigella. I needed this for a brunch I’m hosting this weekend and Skillet Street Food whom I was hoping to order it from was charging $15 for shipping and could not guarantee delivery under 10 business days.

    I made it and it turned out lovely. You need to specify though that simmering should be done without the lid on as I wasn’t clear on that. I was simmering for approx. 1.5 hours and the concoction wasn’t reducing with the lid on.

    I substituted White Wine Vinegar for Apple Cider Vinegar and also threw in a couple Cinnamon Sticks while simmering.

    Tastes lovely. It reminds me actually of Chinese BBQ Pork, Pate and Pulled Pork.

    Will let you know what my guests think of it!

    Cheers :’)

  • 85. Heather in SF @Heather HAL | January 14, 2010 at 2:40 pm | #

    Hi! My name is Heather and I am a bacon addict. There, I’ve said it. LOVE bacon jam! I just received 3 jars from Skillet for Christmas and it is rapidly disappearing. At first I thought 3 jars was an extravagant gift but now, after eating some, I realize that 3 jars was a bare minimum! I look forward to trying your recipe and comparing to Chris Consentino’s wife’s recipe. Nom, nom, nom…

  • 86. Marian Paroo | January 23, 2010 at 2:09 am | #

    I’d like to make this soon, but maple syrup isn’t something I normally have around. I just don’t eat a lot of pancakes, etc.

    Do you think I could make it with honey?

    What if I made it with honey and tossed in a maple sugar candy or two — I sometimes see those in small boxes.

  • 87. Not Quite Nigella | January 23, 2010 at 10:50 am | #

    Hi Southern Cookin-Thankyou! I hope you liked it :D

    Hi oakley-How fabulous! Oh no, yeah it’s tempting to turn it up as it cooks for so long! Low and slow indeed lol :D

    Hi Jer-LOL well most people may not know what ^5 means!

    Hi Jason-Well it is a jam and therefore the sugar is needed and helps in the preservation of it.

    Hi Will-You’re welcome. Ahh I wish I could get the Skillet Street version just to try it! :) Cinnamon sounds like an

    interesting addition actually. I might try that next time. YOu know I don’t think I left it with the lid off,

    perhaps just ajar. I hope your guests liked it! :)

    Hi Heather-Hehe good to hear and you’re in the right place! :D Wonderful! I’d love to hear what you think of it nad

    what the difference is as I haven’t tried the Skillet Street one myself :)

    Hi Marian-I think you could use honey most definitely but it will change the flavour a bit :) I’m not sure about using the candy though but I think the honey could definitely work :)

  • 88. Marian Paroo | January 30, 2010 at 4:27 am | #

    How long can this keep?

    If I make it tomorrow (Sat.) can I bring it to my bro next week Friday?

    It takes a long time to prepare (and sounds worth it), so I don’t think I can do it one day after work.

    I went out and bought maple syrup for it.

  • 89. Not Quite Nigella | January 30, 2010 at 10:59 am | #

    Hi Marian-It’s never lasted that long in the fridge as it always gets eaten but I cna give you some suggestions for making sure that it lasts well. Sterilise your jar-I bake the jar and lid in the oven 180c/350F for 10-15 minutes (make sure the lid can be baked). Then fill the jar as much to the top with the bacon jam -air is where bacteria breeds and top it with a thin layer of oil as an added measure.

    The above may not be needed if you’re just waiting for a week but this is just in case he doesn’t eat it straight away :)

  • 90. Kevin C | February 1, 2010 at 11:31 am | #

    I made this yesterday with a fellow bacon lover and it turned out great. I’ve been putting it on everything.

    What would you think of adding root beer flavor? Maybe instead of water?

  • 91. Marian Paroo | February 1, 2010 at 7:11 pm | #

    Okay, so I made this on Saturday.

    It was a bit sweet, but that may be because I used the maple flavored syrup which is sweeter than the real thing. Should I not have real maple syrup around the next time, I will use less brown sugar.

    Brought a small jar to work, and the coworker I gave it too loved it, but also thought I should use less sugar the next time.

    Oh, and re: keeping — I didn’t sterilize the jar, but I did pour some of the bacon fat in thepan over the finished product — the way the British pour some melted butter over their potted shrimps to create a seal.

  • 92. Rachel | February 6, 2010 at 9:09 pm | #

    Hi NQN

    I can’t wait to make this! How much liquid smoke should I use? I scored some liquid smoke at DJ’s Foodhall. :)

    Thanks!

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