Savory Red Onion Marmalade with Bacon

Onion Marmalade with bacon is the perfect condiment to top many different things, from burgers to salads. It’s an easy, tasty, savory treat that everyone enjoys.

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacin Red Onion Marmalade, Marmalade, onion marmalade

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings cups

Calories 802kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Ingredients

4 sliced thick cut bacon 1/2 inch dice
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium red onions thinly sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Cook and drain bacon on paper towels.
4 sliced thick cut bacon
Take two tablespoons of the reserved bacon drippings in the pan, add in the butter, and let it melt.
1 tablespoon butter
Add the onions and toss to coat in the fat.
2 medium red onions
Add in the sugar and stir to combine.
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat until most of the liquid is absorbed and the onions start to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
Add in the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
1 cup red wine, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Take off the heat and let the marmalade cool. Serve on top of burgers or any other way you wish.

Notes

If you want a richer flavor you can substitute brown sugar for regular sugar.
The onions need to be sliced and not diced, you can dice them but they will cook faster and will have a smaller cut.
Red wine is essential to the flavor of this recipe, please do not skip this.
The balsamic vinegar adds a richness to this marmalade that you will want to add, again to not skip!
If you do not have fresh thyme you can substitute it with dried thyme.

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