Bacon Jam Recipe Earns Rave Reviews

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Southern Living's Bacon Jam Recipe has become a viral sensation, with readers raving about its versatility and flavor. The recipe, created by Senior Producer Ivy Odom, was inspired by a popular menu item from her time working at an Atlanta restaurant. Readers have found countless ways to use the jam, from topping burgers and sandwiches to adding it to potato salad and grilled cheese.

Why it matters

The Bacon Jam Recipe highlights the enduring popularity of bacon and the creative ways home cooks are incorporating it into their recipes. The story also showcases how a simple, flavorful condiment can become a culinary sensation, with readers finding unique uses for it beyond the expected charcuterie board or toast points.

The details

The Bacon Jam Recipe features just a few affordable ingredients - bacon, sweet onion, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. After cooking the bacon and onion, the remaining ingredients are added to create a sweet, savory, and smoky spread. Reviewers have praised the recipe's ease and versatility, with one noting that they "even caught the vegans and vegetarians sneaking dabs and spoonfuls of it."

• Ivy Odom created the recipe as an homage to her time working as a cook at an Atlanta restaurant.