How to Make Cherry Bacon Jam with Thyme and Cloves - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of combining sweet and savory flavors, then this Cherry Bacon Jam with Thyme and Cloves is the recipe for you. This unique jam brings together the smoky, salty flavors of bacon with the natural sweetness of cherries, all brought to life with the aromatic addition of fresh thyme and cloves. Whether you spread it on toast, serve it alongside a cheese board, or use it as a glaze for grilled meats, this jam is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Smithfield® Thick Cut Bacon
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar cherry preserves
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 -1/2 cups

  • In large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon until just crisp, turning as needed. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels until cooled. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from pan. Increase heat to medium and cook onions for 8-10 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  • Add preserves and sugar to pan and cook over medium heat until hot and sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally. Add in vinegar, cloves, salt and pepper and cook for 8-10 minutes or until thickened and syrupy, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile finely chop bacon while jam is reducing. Add bacon and thyme to pan and stir to combine, cooking until desired consistency. Let jam cool and store in airtight jars for up to two weeks.
  • Nutrition

    80 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 151mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 21mg