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Bacon, Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Jam
Savory bacon, mushroom & caramelized onion jam — simple steps, make-ahead condiment for toast, burgers, and cheese boards.
Why this recipe works
A savory bacon, mushroom, and caramelized onion jam that’s great on toast, burgers, sandwiches, or alongside cheese. Suits cooks who want a make-ahead condiment with big flavor and minimal fuss.
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Key takeaways
Sweet, savory jam from caramelized onions, mushrooms, and crisp bacon.
Cook onions low and slow, add mushrooms later to brown properly.
Keeps 4–5 days refrigerated or 2 months frozen.
Recipe guide
A savory bacon, mushroom, and caramelized onion jam that’s great on toast, burgers, sandwiches, or alongside cheese. Suits cooks who want a make-ahead condiment with big flavor and minimal fuss.
Make a versatile, savory jam in one skillet with just three main ingredients.
- Sweet, savory jam from caramelized onions, mushrooms, and crisp bacon.
- Cook onions low and slow, add mushrooms later to brown properly.
- Keeps 4–5 days refrigerated or 2 months frozen.
Ingredients & Equipment
Ingredients (serves 6): 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 8 oz mushrooms, cleaned and sliced; 1 tsp sugar; salt and black pepper. Equipment: large skillet, wooden spoon, paper towels, airtight container.
Step-by-Step Method
Prep 10 min, cook ~35 min. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp; transfer to paper towels, leaving fat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add onions and cook 20–30 min, stirring occasionally. At halfway, add 1 tsp sugar and a pinch of salt. When onions are soft and deep golden, raise heat to medium and add mushrooms; cook 6–8 min until liquid evaporates and mushrooms brown. Return bacon, stir 2–3 min, season to taste, remove from heat and cool slightly.
Serving, Storage & Uses
Uses: spread on toast, mix into pasta, top burgers or grilled meats, or serve with cheese. Storage: refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze in small portions up to 2 months. Reheat gently on stove or microwave.
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions
- 6 slices bacon
- 8 oz mushrooms
Instructions
- Slice onions thinly.
- Chop bacon into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Clean and slice mushrooms.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add bacon pieces.
- Cook bacon until crisp and render fat, then transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving fat in pan.
- Add onions to the bacon fat, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and deep golden (20–30 minutes).
- When onions are halfway caramelized, sprinkle a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of sugar to help browning.
- Raise heat to medium, add mushrooms to the pan with the onions, and cook until mushrooms release liquid and begin to brown, about 6–8 minutes.
- Return bacon to the pan, stir to combine, and cook 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper; remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving or storing.
FAQs
Is the teaspoon of sugar necessary?
Use 1 tsp sugar as indicated to speed and deepen caramelization; omit if you prefer no added sugar.
How can I make this vegetarian?
Swap bacon for smoked tempeh or smoked tofu and use olive oil instead of bacon fat for a vegetarian version; flavor will be different but still rich.
How long does the jam keep?
Refrigerate in a sealed container for 4–5 days, or freeze in portions up to 2 months; thaw in fridge before reheating.