 Photograph by Ruta Elvikyte August 31, 2016 All About the Bacon Learn how to make star Charleston chef Jeremiah Bacon’s bacon jam for a tasty addition to any Labor Day cookout written by Jenny Ouellette Whether you spread it on a sandwich or spoon it over cheese, there’s no wrong way to enjoy this sticky-and-smoky, sweet-and-salty dip of indulgence. And, notes The Macintosh’s Jeremiah Bacon, the jam recipe itself can be just as versatile. Here, the chef shares a no-frills version and offers a few suggestions for experimentation
Jeremiah Bacon’s Bacon Jam Render bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and set aside.
Pour off some of the fat so one to two tablespoons remain. Add the onions, garlic, and salt and sweat until translucent. Add water, vinegar, sherry, sorghum, and sugar and stir.
Add the bacon. Simmer uncovered until the mixture is reduced by one-quarter to one-third, then remove from heat. As it cools, the mixture will continue to thicken.
Stored in a covered container in the fridge, the jam will keep for two weeks.
Get creative! Add any combination of the following ingredients to… A tip from the chef: “Remember that whichever ingredient you put in last, people taste first,” notes Bacon. Want to add a quarter cup of bourbon? Do so when you add the other liquids, towards the end of the cooking process, so the bourbon flavor can come forward without overpowering the jam itself. The same thinking goes for heat: mixing in cayenne or hot sauce too late can make the first bite quite spicy. Instead, toss in a pinch of cayenne while the onions are rendering, and the jam’s kick will be subtler. For more recipes and cooking tips from local chefs, click here.
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