How to use BACON JAM

Well, you want more details on this Bacon Jam business? I'll give you so much info, you'll be dreamin' of bacon for a week!

Let's break it down like a hog at a butcher shop:

1. The Classic Burger Topper:

Listen here, when I say slather, I mean SLATHER. We're talkin' a good quarter-inch thick layer of that Bacon Jam on both buns. When you bite into that burger, it should ooze out the sides like molasses in July. Pair it with a sharp cheddar and some crispy lettuce for a texture that'll pop your taste buds.

2. Fancy-Pants Appetizer:

Now, don't you go usin' just any old cracker. Get yourself some of them fancy water crackers or, better yet, some homemade crostini. Toast 'em up till they're golden brown, spread on a schmear of that tangy goat cheese, and top with a generous dollop of Bacon Jam. Sprinkle some chopped fresh rosemary on top and watch your guests fight over 'em like possums over a trash can.

3. Baked Potato Paradise:

Split open a piping hot potater, fluff up the insides with a fork, then drop in a pat of butter and let it melt. Now, spoon that Bacon Jam right into the middle - we're talkin' at least two heaping tablespoons. Top it off with some chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sharp cheddar. It's so good, it'll make you wanna pitch a tent and live in that tater!

4. Grilled Cheese Glorifier:

Here's the secret - mix some of that Bacon Jam right into your softened butter. Spread that magical mixture on the outside of your sandwich bread, then put another layer of jam inside with your cheese. Use a good melty cheese like Gruyere or Fontina. Grill it up slow and low until it's golden brown and oozing deliciousness. Cut it diagonally (because everybody knows triangles taste better) and serve with a dill pickle spear.

5. Deviled Egg Delight:

Mix about a tablespoon of Bacon Jam into your regular deviled egg filling for every six eggs. Top each egg with an extra little dollop of jam and sprinkle with paprika and finely chopped chives. These eggs'll be so devilish, they'll make the preacher blush!

6. Dip It:

Warm up that Bacon Jam slightly and mix in a little cream cheese to make it extra dippable. Serve it up with sturdy kettle-cooked potato chips, pretzel rods, or thick-cut apple slices. Put it in a bowl, surround it with your dippers, and watch that Bacon Jam disappear faster than a crop of corn in a locust storm.

7. Cornbread Companion:

Bake up a skillet of cornbread, but here's the kicker - swirl some Bacon Jam into the batter before you bake it. When it comes out of the oven, brush the top with melted butter and another layer of warm Bacon Jam. It's sweeter than Dolly Parton and saltier than an old sailor, all in one bite!

8. Bacon-Wrapped Heaven:

Now, pay attention 'cause this here's the secret to makin' your BBQ legendary. Take your favorite bacon-wrapped treats - could be shrimp, jalapeño poppers, or even them little smokies. But here's the kicker: before you wrap 'em, brush each morsel with a layer of Bacon Jam. Then wrap your bacon 'round it tight as a drum. When you're grilling, baste them babies with more Bacon Jam every few minutes. The sugar in the jam will caramelize, giving you a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze that'll make your guests weep with joy. Serve 'em up hot and watch 'em disappear faster than a rabbit at a greyhound race.

9. Biscuit Buddy:

Listen close, 'cause this'll change your breakfast game forever. Take your hot buttermilk biscuits - and I mean hot, right outta the oven so they're steaming like a stallion after a hard ride. Split 'em open and slather on a thick layer of Bacon Jam. Now, if you really wanna get fancy, fry up an egg over-easy and nestle it right on top of that jam. When you take a bite, that yolk'll mix with the Bacon Jam and create a sauce so heavenly, you'll think the angels themselves delivered it. Sprinkle on some chopped fresh chives if you're feeling extra fancy. It's a breakfast that'll stick to your ribs and keep you going 'til the cows come home.

10. Sweet Potato Sensation:

Here's where we separate the men from the boys, the women from the girls, and the serious eaters from the pretenders. Roast up some sweet potatoes 'til they're soft as a cloud and sweet as sin. Split 'em open and mash the insides a bit with a fork. Now, mix a spoonful of Bacon Jam with a little butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Drop a generous dollop of this mixture into each sweet potato and let it melt into all them nooks and crannies. Top it off with some chopped pecans and, if you're feeling extra indulgent, a little drizzle of maple syrup.

It's sweet, it's salty, it's smoky - it's like the entire state fair decided to throw a hoedown in your mouth. Serve these up at your next gathering and folks'll be talking about 'em for longer than a politician's promise.

Now, if all this talk of Bacon Jam hasn't got your mouth watering like Niagara Falls, you might want to check your pulse! Remember, the key to using Bacon Jam is don't be shy - pile it on like there's no tomorrow. And if anyone gives you the stink eye for using too much, just tell 'em it's for medicinal purposes. After all, laughter is the best medicine, and this stuff'll have you grinnin' wider than a catfish in a creek!

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