Keto Bacon Jam
17
servings10
minutes20
minutes144
kcal13
grams2
grams9
grams9
gramsThis may just be my new favorite condiment. This would probably go good on just about anything: burgers, pork chops, chicken, steak, sandwiches, roll-ups, you name it. It is sweet, spicy, salty, and most of all, savory. To give credit where credit is due, this recipe is a keto-fied version of a recipe by Jeff Phillips, which can be found on his site, smoking-meat.com. If you are into smoking or barbecue, the site and Jeff’s books are fantastic.
Ingredients
1 lb sliced bacon (450g)
1 medium yellow onion, diced (1.5 cups or 200g)
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 TB keto BBQ rub
1/2 cup Swerve brown or other brown sugar replacement (85g)
1/3 cup Keto syrup, such as ChocZero (80mL)
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (80mL)
1/4 cup brewed coffee (60mL) *see note
1 TB sugar free BBQ sauce
Directions
- Slice the bacon into 1 inch pieces and cook over medium heat until just on the edge of crispy. I recommend using a cast iron skillet for this.
- Remove the bacon to a bowl or cutting board and drain off all about 2-3 TB of the bacon fat from your skillet.
- Add the onion, garlic and pepper flakes and continue to cook over medium heat until the onion is golden brown and translucent. While this cooks, chop the bacon down into 1/4 inch chunks.
- Once the onion is cooked, add the bacon and all of the remaining ingredients.
- Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, as the liquid reduces (about 10-15 minutes). You’ll know the jam is done cooking when it is thick and sticky. Test by dragging a spoon through it. It should take a few seconds for the trail to fill back in.
- Allow to cool until it stops bubbling, then transfer to the storage container of your choice.
- This jam should last at least a week or two in the fridge, thanks to the acidity of the vinegar.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Nutritional information is based on a serving size of 1 tablespoon.
- If you don’t have brewed coffee, instant coffee (prepared) would work. I can’t think of any other substitution outside of possibly beef broth.
Not recipe related but just wanted to check on your Gulfport, MS excursion. Hope y’all survived our humidity down here and got to sample some Gulf seafood. Congratulations to Courtney. I’m sure y’all will be celebrating her graduation from boot camp.
It was humid, for sure. We at at Felix’s and at Chimneys and were pleased with both.
Hi Steve,
I’m still in the beginning stages of my keto journey and I’m trying to figure out the macros. Can you break down how you got only 2 net carbs. I trying to add it in my carb master but it doesn’t add up. I made the Jam and boy you are right it’s is delicious. I just need to understand the carbs per 1 tablespoon. Thank you so much and I Love watching and learning from you on your YouTube channel.
I use Cronometer. I find that I get more precise and accurate results from that than from Carb Manager.
Don’t think that works with this recipe. What is meatless bacon (vs regular bacon)?
Is there a site that’s simpler -just type in a food and it gives at least the macros, like calories, carbs, fat, protein?
Just made this for a friends charcuterie board, was a major hit….delicious!! thanks for the recipe!
This does not last 2 weeks in my fridge, it is usually gone within a week.
Same here! 😄