Sweet & Savoury Bacon Marmalade

Use this sweet and savoury treat as a condiment on everything from sandwiches and wraps to grilled meats and seafood. Or, simply spread on toasted bread or crackers and enjoy.

Cut: Bacon
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings:

Ingredients

1 (12 oz / 350 g) package thick cut bacon, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped yellow onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly brewed coffee
1/2 cup (125 mL) maple syrup
1/3 cup (75 mL) apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup (60 mL) packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
Dash of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup (60 mL) whiskey or apple juice
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon or orange zest

Directions

In large skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon, turning often until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Pour off all but 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fat from skillet. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in coffee, maple syrup, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger and cayenne pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet.
Return bacon to skillet. Add whiskey or apple juice; stir to combine. Reduce heat and let mixture simmer, stirring occasionally until liquid has thickened, 30-45 minutes. Transfer mixture to small food processor. Add lemon or orange zest. Pulse mixture about 5 times; do not over-blend.
Transfer marmalade to a sterilized glass jar with screw top lid. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Analysis

YIELD:

1 cup (250 mL)

SERVING SIZE:

1 Tbsp (15 mL) per serving

	
				Per Serving
				
					Calories
					45
				
					Total Fat
					2.5 g
				
					Saturated Fat
					1 g
				
					Cholesterol
					5 mg
				
					Carbohydrates
					3 g
				
					Fiber
					0 g
				
					Sugars
					3 g
				
					Protein
					1 g
				
					Sodium
					45 mg
				
					Potassium
					26 mg