Bacon jam
Encyclopedia
Bacon jam is a bacon
-based relish
, similar to the Austrian starter Verhackert. It is made through a process of slow cooking the bacon, along with onions, vinegar, brown sugar and spices, before mixing in a food processor. The jam is sold by Seattle-based mobile restaurant, Skillet Street Food
, who also include it in their kobe beef
burger. In 2009, Kevin Gillespie won one episode of Top Chef
by creating the jam as an accompaniment for escargot.
even includes brewed coffee
.
that specialises in bacon jam.
of the American reality competition Top Chef
. He came in third overall in the competition, but was voted the "Fan Favorite" that season. Gillespie won the fourth episode, which had a required ingredient of escargot, with his recipe of "Escargot Fricassee with Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts and Candied Bacon Jam". This dish was memorable enough to be associated with Gillespie in the series book and also inspired one of the judges to create a similar jam.
Bacon
Bacon is a cured meat prepared from a pig. It is first cured using large quantities of salt, either in a brine or in a dry packing; the result is fresh bacon . Fresh bacon may then be further dried for weeks or months in cold air, boiled, or smoked. Fresh and dried bacon must be cooked before eating...
-based relish
Relish
A relish is a cooked, pickled, or chopped vegetable or fruit food item which is typically used as a condiment.In North America, relish commonly alludes to sweet pickle relish-like sauce that often condiments hot dogs, hamburgers and other types of fast food.-Description and ingredients:The item...
, similar to the Austrian starter Verhackert. It is made through a process of slow cooking the bacon, along with onions, vinegar, brown sugar and spices, before mixing in a food processor. The jam is sold by Seattle-based mobile restaurant, Skillet Street Food
Skillet Street Food
Described as a restaurant on wheels, Skillet Street Food is a Seattle gourmet burger van that specialises in bacon jam. One popular dish, Kobe beef burger with bacon jam, can regularly draw in crowds four deep - despite parking in a different location every day. The bacon jam, "Skillet bacon...
, who also include it in their kobe beef
Kobe beef
refers to cuts of beef from the black Tajima-ushi breed of Wagyū cattle, raised according to strict tradition in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The meat is generally considered to be a delicacy, renowned for its flavour, tenderness, and fatty, well-marbled texture. Kobe beef can be prepared as steak,...
burger. In 2009, Kevin Gillespie won one episode of Top Chef
Top Chef
Top Chef is an American reality competition show that airs on the cable television network Bravo, in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges. They are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants...
by creating the jam as an accompaniment for escargot.
Recipe
Bacon jam is made by slow cooking a combination of bacon, onions, brown sugar and vinegar, then blitzing mixture into a food processor and putting into jars. Variations on this recipe include altering the cooking time between 2 and 6 hours and adding other ingredients such as maple syrup, garlic and a variety of spices. One recipe by Martha StewartMartha Stewart
Martha Stewart is an American business magnate, author, magazine publisher, and television personality. As founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, she has gained success through a variety of business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, and merchandising...
even includes brewed coffee
Coffee
Coffee is a brewed beverage with a dark,init brooo acidic flavor prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant, colloquially called coffee beans. The beans are found in coffee cherries, which grow on trees cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in equatorial Latin America, Southeast Asia,...
.
Verhackert
Without the sweeteners the recipe bears some similarity to the Austrian dish, Verhackert. Verhackert is a spread of minced bacon, combined with garlic and salt. A traditional dish, the preparation of bacon takes place over two months, which includes freezing the meat two to three times. Once the meat is ready, it is minced with the other ingredients and pressed into a terrine. Verhackert is served cold with bread as an appetiser.Skillet Street Food
Described as a restaurant on wheels, Skillet Street Food is a Seattle gourmet burger vanFood truck
A food truck, mobile kitchen, mobile canteen, or catering truck is a mobile venue that sells food. Some, including ice cream trucks, sell mostly frozen or prepackaged food; others are more like restaurants-on-wheels...
that specialises in bacon jam.
Kevin Gillespie
Kevin Gillespie was a contestant on the 6th seasonTop Chef (season 6)
Top Chef: Las Vegas is the sixth season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed first in Las Vegas, Nevada, and concluded in Napa, California...
of the American reality competition Top Chef
Top Chef
Top Chef is an American reality competition show that airs on the cable television network Bravo, in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges. They are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants...
. He came in third overall in the competition, but was voted the "Fan Favorite" that season. Gillespie won the fourth episode, which had a required ingredient of escargot, with his recipe of "Escargot Fricassee with Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts and Candied Bacon Jam". This dish was memorable enough to be associated with Gillespie in the series book and also inspired one of the judges to create a similar jam.