Bacon Onion Jam Dip
This Bacon Onion Jam Dip combines crispy applewood-smoked bacon, slow-cooked caramelized onions, shallots, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar with rich sour cream. The homemade bacon onion jam brings the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors, making this creamy dip a crowd-pleasing appetizer for game days, holidays, and parties.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 20 oz Applewood Smoked Bacon
- 2 pounds yellow onions diced
- 4 shallots halved and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water plus more as needed
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 16 oz sour cream
- 2 scallions green and whites sliced/diced
Instructions
- Add the diced bacon to a heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the fat renders and the bacon is crispy (10-15 minutes). Once crispy remove the bacon and set aside, saving a few tablespoons of the bacon grease.
- Heat the pot over medium heat, once hot add two tablespoons of bacon fat, the onion, brown sugar, balsamic, and water. Mix until fully combined. Then cover, and let the onions cook, untouched, for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the bacon back to the onions, and partially cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions achieve a dark brown jam like consistency (about 1 hour) When stirring, iff the onions appear dry and are sticking, add water a tablespoon at a time.
- Remove the onions and allow them to cool completely (about 45 minutes)
- Add the sour cream, green onions, and jam to a large bowl. Mix until fully combined, then transfer to the fridge to cool. Once cooked, enjoy with your favorite chips!