Have you ever had a jam that was made from meat? Me neither. This is the reason why Gordon Ramsay’s bacon jam toast recipe intrigued me. I was like, bacon jam! What? His recipe includes unique ingredients too. You’ll find freshly brewed coffee and maple syrup on the list, along with brown sugar and red pepper flakes. If this didn’t surprise you, then add shallots and onions to the mix as well.

What caught me off guard the most was how all these flavors that you least expect to blend go together so well. The pinch of red pepper flakes adds the right amount of hot notes to the jam. The coffee comes with its bitterness and the maple syrup and brown sugar are, of course, for the sweetness. The bacon adds a rich taste to the jam and is the star of the show.

The part I liked the most is that you can cook everything in bacon fat. This gives the jam the extra richness and flavor of the bacon. The recipe is also pretty simple. All you need is some stirring here, some cooking there and you’re done. Let’s see how to make delicious bacon jam toast, the Gordon Ramsay way. 

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What Are The Equipment Used For Gordon Ramsay’s Bacon Jam Toast?

• Large Heavy Bottomed Skillet- You need this skillet to make the jam. The heavy bottom ensures that the jam cooks perfectly and doesn’t stick to the skillet.
• Frying Pan- Use the frying pan to toast your bread. 
• Spatula- You’ll need to stir the jam occasionally, do it with a spatula.
• Slotted Spoon- Use the spoon to add the bacon to the skillet or take it out of it.

How Much Time Does It Take To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Bacon Jam Toast?

What Are The Ingredients Used For Gordon Ramsay’s Bacon Jam Toast?

• Bread- The bread is the base for the bacon jam toast. Gordon Ramsay uses sourdough bread, but you can use whatever you want. 
• Butter- The butter makes the toasts even more delicious. 
• Bacon- Bacon adds a certain richness and taste to the jam. Most of its fat is rendered away and then drained. So, you can have it without guilt.
• Shallots and Onions- Other than adding volume, caramelized onions and shallots add a rich, savory sweetness to the jam. 
• Maple Syrup and Brown Sugar- These add sweetness to the jam. If you have eaten candied bacon, you’ll love this combination. 
• Coffee- Coffee adds bitterness to the jam, which actually fits perfectly with the array of flavors. 
• Apple Cider Vinegar- With all the flavors on the list, how can we miss the sour flavor? Add apple cider vinegar to tang things a bit. 
• Red Pepper Flakes– If you want to add a bit of spice, this is just the right thing to add to it. 

Steps To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Bacon Jam Toast

1. Cooking The Bacon

Start by adding the bacon to the skillet and cook until the fat separates out and the bacon becomes just crisp. Take out the bacon and set it aside. Drain the fat only by keeping a tablespoon in the skillet. 

2. It’s Time To Caramelize

Then, add the shallots and onions to the skillet and cook them on low heat until they caramelize. 

3. Add-In The Flavor

When the onions are caramelized, add maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes to it and then, cook it on low heat for about 2 hours.

4. Pump Up The Jam

When the jam is thick and looks brown, remove the skillet from heat. Toast the bread in butter and serve the jam over the toast.

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How Does Gordon Ramsay’s Bacon Jam Toast Recipe Look And Taste?

Once the jam is cooked, it will look brownish and chunky. If you want a smoother consistency, you can blend the mixture as well. When it comes to taste, the jam has a strong flavor of bacon and is mostly sweet. But you’ll find consistent savory, bitter, as well as hot notes in a jam. The buttery toast is the best companion to this breakfast delight.