Got Bacon?

kikazaru · Dec 23, 2014

I went to a small pre-Christmas get together this morning with some women from my swimming group and we all brought something to share, but the star of the show was "Slow Cooker Bacon Jam." Sounds odd but it was soooo delicious. It was served plain on crackers, but I think it would be heavenly with a small dab of blue cheese and perhaps a slice of pear. It is sweet, salty smokey and tangy - and so addictive. If anyone wants to add it to their Christmas repertoire or if you like to make food gifts, this is the one you will want to make. The recipe is from Martha Stewart and you can find it at this link.

http://www.food.com/recipe/slow-cooker-bacon-jam-492270

stormie · Dec 23, 2014

Thanks for posting this! I printed it out. Seems Martha Stewart's recipes have become easier to follow and easier to find the ingredients called for. This is the third recipe in a month from her that I've copied.

And I love bacon.

kikazaru · Dec 23, 2014

It really was good Stormie. I've got my canning supplies out because I was going to make marmalade but I may also have to make this as well.

I'm telling myself that sleep is overrated.

harmonyisarine · Dec 26, 2014

At first I was ready to close this tab without clicking the recipe link. "Bacon jam" just sounded too... wrong. Thankfully I did click through and that looks amazing! The only thing left to decide is if we test this with store bacon, or if we use our homemade stuff for an even better flavor.

kikazaru · Dec 27, 2014

harmonyisarine said:
At first I was ready to close this tab without clicking the recipe link. "Bacon jam" just sounded too... wrong. Thankfully I did click through and that looks amazing! The only thing left to decide is if we test this with store bacon, or if we use our homemade stuff for an even better flavor.

You won't be disappointed Harmony. The woman who brought it used store bought bacon and it was fabulous. If you do make it, let us know how you liked it.

Happy Holidays!

harmonyisarine · Dec 28, 2014

I'll certainly let you know! Either way won't be till things settle down fter the new year, but that gives us time to make our own if we want.

Happy holidays to you, too!

Mr Flibble · Dec 30, 2014

Cooking this as we speak (minus coffee because yuk lol)

The dog has spent half the day whining next to the slow cooker. It smells glorious!

kikazaru · Dec 31, 2014

I think that you won't miss the coffee Mr.Flibble because bacon has such an assertive flavour on it's own, but it was in the batch that I had and it was delicious.

How did yours turn out?

Shadow_Ferret · Dec 31, 2014

harmonyisarine said:
At first I was ready to close this tab without clicking the recipe link. "Bacon jam" just sounded too... wrong. Thankfully I did click through and that looks amazing! The only thing left to decide is if we test this with store bacon, or if we use our homemade stuff for an even better flavor.

I clicked on the link. That photo was so unappetizing. Bacon jam... no thanks.

Marlys · Dec 31, 2014

I brought some bacon jam when we went to a friend's house for Christmas dinner, and it was a big hit. Goes great with goat cheese and crackers. Or a nice sharp Vermont white cheddar.

Mr Flibble · Jan 1, 2015

kikazaru said:
I think that you won't miss the coffee Mr.Flibble because bacon has such an assertive flavour on it's own, but it was in the batch that I had and it was delicious.

How did yours turn out?

Little bit sweet but yummy

We can adjust sweetness next time

kikazaru · Jan 1, 2015

Mr Flibble said:
Little bit sweet but yummy

We can adjust sweetness next time

I wonder if the coffee adds a hint of bitterness to hold back some of the sweetness? Anyway I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

PS Shadow Ferret, the name is a bit of a misnomer - it's not really jam it's more like a savoury spread or topping.

Marlys · Jan 1, 2015

kikazaru said:
I wonder if the coffee adds a hint of bitterness to hold back some of the sweetness? Anyway I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

PS Shadow Ferret, the name is a bit of a misnomer - it's not really jam it's more like a savoury spread or topping.

Made me think of a chutney more than anything.

harmonyisarine · Jan 3, 2015

2 weeks until I can try it. We gave away too much bacon for the holidays and I won't be able to get more pork belly until Monday, at the soonest, and then we have to wait for the curing. But I can't wait, reading all these reviews!

And I really hate coffee, but I usually add it as an ingredient in things like this. It really rearranges and balances a lot of flavors while remaining in the background.

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