Hot Pepper Bacon Jam (2024)

FAQs

What to use hot pepper bacon jam for? ›

Pairs perfectly with strong cheeses. Delicious served with grilled fish and chicken or as a condiment on a sandwich, wrap or Panini.

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...

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. Why is botulism such a big deal? Botulism is as serious as food poisoning gets. It can result in respiratory failure and death.

Properly sealed and stored pepper jelly can last for up to a year in a cool, dark, and dry place.

Bacon jam can be safely refrigerated for two to four weeks. Any amount that you keep in the fridge will need to be used within that length of time. You can store bacon jam in any refrigerator-safe container. Many bacon jam enthusiasts choose to use mason jars for aesthetic reasons.

You can technically store opened jams and jellies at room temperature—but only in a cool, dark place and for about a week after opening, says Lee. Here's why: Jams and jellies have high sugar and acid levels, which protect against spoilage.

Store and reheat if needed

Use immediately, or spoon it into an airtight jar and refrigerate for up to four weeks. Serve warm. To reheat, zap it in the microwave for about 45 seconds or warm it in a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through, about 10 minutes.

This sweet and spicy concoction has long been a beloved staple in many Southern households. You would be hard-pressed to find a Southern grandma's kitchen that didn't have a jar of homemade pepper jelly tucked away, ready to be slathered on a biscuit or spooned over a block of cream cheese served with crackers.

Pepper jelly is more than just a delicious condiment; it also offers a range of health benefits, from the vitamins and minerals found in peppers to the pain-relieving and metabolism-boosting properties of capsaicin.

What does hot pepper jelly taste like? ›

The ingredients—crawfish and shrimp boil spices, sugar, vinegar, pectin—produced the same magical effect your standard red pepper jelly would. There was tang, sweetness, and a bright acidity, all wrapped up with a lingering heat, but nothing too crazy.

It makes a great addition to your weeknight roasted vegetables (add a dollop of the jam and toss the vegetables on the baking sheet until the jam is well-distributed, then give them a final 10 minutes in the oven). And it's amazing in grilled cheese; I made a panini with mozzarella and cooked bacon and a layer of jam.

The sauce is often added to meats, eggs, vegetables, breads, and some dishes are, in fact, mostly chile sauce with a modest addition of pork, beef, or beans.