Cookin' Canuck - Onion & Bacon Marmalade Recipe (2024)

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Cookin' Canuck - Onion & Bacon Marmalade Recipe (1)

One can never have too many appetizer and hors d'oeuvres recipes. At least that's how my mind works. I would much rather sit down to a tableful of many little dishes than a large meal of one meat, one carb and one vegetable. This is one of the many reasons that I am determined to become close friends with someone who owns a tapas restaurant. Not that I would be using them for their food or anything. Really. In the meantime, I will attempt to squeeze as many hors d'oeuvres onto one miniscule co*cktail napkin as is humanly possible at the next co*cktail party I attend. This caramelized onion and bacon marmalade, preferably heaped onto a melted Brie cheese-laden crostini, would fit the bill nicely.

As much as I would like to take full credit for this sweet and salty concoction, I simply can not tell a lie. I have good reason to believe that Santa is still watching and I am not willing to have my name pencilled onto the "naughty" list so early in the game.

Cookin' Canuck - Onion & Bacon Marmalade Recipe (2)

Rather, it is John of Patio Daddio BBQ that deserves the devotion of all bacon and onion lovers out there. Truly, this recipe is worthy of some serious groveling, as are many of John's other recipes.

Spoon this marmalade onto melted Brie, tuck it into a wrap sandwich or take it intravenously. Just be sure you make some, preferably today. You won't be sorry.

Cookin' Canuck - Onion & Bacon Marmalade Recipe (3)

I am featuring this recipe on the Tasty Kitchen blog, along with step-by-step photos. Head over there for the details.

Cookin' Canuck - Onion & Bacon Marmalade Recipe (4)

Cookin' Canuck - Onion & Bacon Marmalade Recipe (5)

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  1. Feast on the Cheap

    Ummm, these make my Roasted Tomato Crostini look like ugly stepsisters. YUM, I love these.

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  2. Kevin (Closet Cooking)

    Those look so good! Bacon would make an onion marmalade even better than it already is.

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  3. Jersey Girl Cooks

    Mmmnnn! You are right! There are never too many appetizer recipes. Happy New year!

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  4. Deborah

    I am an appetizer lover, too - and this looks like such a wonderful one! Love the flavor combination - need to check out this recipe for sure.

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  5. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

    I've never heard of onion bacon marmalade before -- but this looks so delicious!! Happy New Year, Dara 🙂

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  6. Helen @Helen's Cooking

    Greatness is in simplicity! Amazeful recipe and btw. I agree with you: one can never have too much appetizers.I have at least 6 planned for my New Years menu:-)
    Happy Holidays to you and your wonderful family!

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  7. Kimby

    "Take it intravenously." 🙂 Dara, I agree with your appetizer philosophy. So many bites, so little time... Happy New Year!

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  8. PatioDaddio

    Dara - I am so very honored that you'd try my recipe and post it. Your blog is fantastic, and I so envy your photography. Thank you so much.

    John

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  9. Cassie

    This sounds incredible, Dara. Can't wait to check out the post. My family will flip over this for an appetizer!

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  10. Barbara | Creative Culinary

    I've made bacon jam with my own home cured bacon and it's to die for. I've made caramelized onion marmalade and served it over brie and it's to die for. BUT combining the bacon and the onions and serving over brie? TO. DIE. FOR.

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  11. Cookbook Queen

    I love appetizers too!! They're so cute and small and you don't have to commit to one thing. Headed over now!!

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  12. Julie M.

    That looks divine Dara! Anything with bacon has my vote.

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  13. Kelley

    I opt for intravenously please. This has my name written all over it. Wow!

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  14. Susan

    Onions, bacon, and brie? I've died and gone to heaven.

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Cookin' Canuck - Onion & Bacon Marmalade Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is bacon marmalade made of? ›

Bacon jam is a sweet condiment made with onions, bacon, brown sugar, and coffee. The ingredients are slowly simmered until they become a jam-like consistency. This popular condiment (also sometimes called bacon marmalade) has been popping up on menus everywhere in recent years.

What would you use bacon jam for? ›

Here are some creative ways to serve bacon jam that'll be a hit with your friends and family.
  1. Bacon Jam Biscuits.
  2. Bacon Jam Omelet.
  3. Pimiento Cheese and Bacon Jam Sandwiches.
  4. Add Bacon Jam to a Charcuterie Board.
  5. Add Bacon Jam to Grilled Burgers.
  6. Cream Cheese and Bacon Jam.
  7. Grilled Cheese and Bacon Jam.
  8. Bacon Jam Baked Beans.
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What is the secret ingredient in marmalade? ›

Pectin is key

“Mandarin marmalade is harder to make; mandarins don't have as much pectin. Lemons are really good. A lemon and ginger marmalade's a really nice one to make, lots of pectin, so that one will set easily. Ruby grapefruit's quite an easy one to make as well.

Why is it called marmalade instead of jam? ›

Why is it called marmalade and not jam? The word “marmalade” is borrowed from the Portuguese ''marmelada''. Marmalades contain the peel of the fruit as opposed to the whole fruit which jam is made from.

What goes with bacon marmalade? ›

Our list of things we want to use this jam in is ever-growing. Here are just a few to get you started: warm potato salad, grilled asparagus, fresh tomatoes, panzanella, grilled cheese, crackers and goat cheese, spinach salad, a spoon, fresh garden peas, scrambled eggs, bagels and cream cheese...

Should bacon jam be refrigerated? ›

For safety, we strongly recommend that bacon jam be refrigerated for times suggested by the recipe (2-4 weeks) or that it be frozen for longer storage.

What does bacon marmalade taste like? ›

The taste of bacon jam is supreme. Depending on which bacon you use, it may taste like barbecue sauce. But it's usually a little sweeter. The taste of bacon jam is fantastic because, although it is salty, it is also sweet at the same time.

What's the difference between jam and marmalade? ›

Marmalade is similar to jam but made only from bitter Seville oranges from Spain or Portugal. The name of Marmalade originates from the Portuguese Marmelos, which is a quince paste similar in texture to an orange spread.

What is the difference between fruit jam and marmalade? ›

Jam, a fruity delight

Jam is a versatile favourite that boasts a smoother, thicker texture compared to marmalade. The key difference lies in the preparation process. To create jam, ripe fruits are crushed, pulped, or mashed before being combined with sugar and pectin, a natural thickening agent.

What is traditional British marmalade made from? ›

Marmalade in Britain is overwhelmingly made from citrus aurantium, the bitter orange grown in the Spanish city of Seville.

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