If you’re looking for a way to up the ante on your BBQ creations, this Bacon Jam BBQ Glaze is your ticket to flavour town. Think smoky, sweet, and savoury all wrapped up in one jar of deliciousness. Perfect for brushing on ribs, slathering on burgers, or even drizzling over roasted veggies. With a little help from your Ninja Woodfire Grill, you’ll have a glaze that’s bound to impress at your next cookout. Let’s fire it up and get cooking!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Grill
- Place the Ninja Griddle Plate on the grill and close the lid.
- Select the 'GRILL' function and set to HIGH for 25 minutes to preheat.
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Cook the Bacon
- Add diced bacon to the griddle plate and cook until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat on the plate.
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Soften the Onions
Add diced onions to the griddle plate and cook in the bacon fat for about 5 minutes or until softened.
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Add Garlic
Lower the heat to MEDIUM and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for an additional minute.
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Combine Remaining Ingredients
- Add apple cider vinegar, dark muscovado sugar, maple syrup, coffee, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the griddle plate.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly and bring it to a boil.
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Simmer and Combine
- Reduce the heat to LOW and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half and thickens.
- Stir in the cooked bacon.
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Blend to Desired Consistency
- Transfer the bacon jam to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse to achieve your preferred texture (chunky for burgers, smoother for ribs).
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Store and Cool
- Transfer the jam to a jar or container.
- Cool to room temperature before refrigerating. The bacon jam will keep for up to one month.
Equipment
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Note
Texture Tip: Chunky jam works wonders on burgers, but a slightly pulsed version is easier to spread on ribs.
Alternative Uses: Try mixing a dollop of this bacon jam into mashed potatoes or use it as a dip for chips.
Storage Tip: For longer shelf life, portion and freeze the jam in small containers.
