Sunday, April 18, 2021

Close to completion...

 All that is left on my nephew's quilt is the binding.  There is enjoyment in sitting on the couch hand sewing.  I miss hand quilting, but it bothered my wrists too much.

I made some raspberry jelly and bacon jam this weekend.  The smokey bacon jam turned out perfectly.  
First, put a pound of smoked bacon in a pot and cook.  Then remove the bacon and put it on a plate covered in napkins.
Remove all but two tablespoons of bacon grease and saute one sweet onion for 8 minutes.  Then mix in 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika.  Pour in 1/2 c. Water, 1/3 c. Maple syrup, 1/2 c. Brown sugar, 1/2 c. Apple cider vinegar.  Boil 10 minutes.  Pour into a mixer and blend until small chunks.  Spoon into jelly jars, seal and refrigerate.

Delicious!  Excellent on toast, patty melts, and bagels.  Nobody said this was a healthy living blog.

This weekend kept me pretty busy.  I'm waiting for good weather.  I think next weekend I will put my seedlings in the greenhouse.
Have you ever had bacon jam?  If so what do you enjoy it on most?  I hope things are melting where you are.





5 comments:

  1. Those seedlings look like mine. I'm worried they will flop over and be too tall to get into the ground when the time comes (we're forecasted a bit of snow this week!). That bacon jam sounds delicious. I just discovered smoked paprika a little while ago. -Jenn

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  2. I've never even heard of bacon jam. It sounds delightful as bacon is a favorite here.

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  3. I’ve never even heard of bacon jam!

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  4. I have never had bacon jam - I know I'm the odd one out, but I can only eat so much bacon and don't like it in things other than maybe beans. I think it's the nitrates. I've never had naturally cured but would be curious to try.
    I like binding quilts. I agree sitting with needle and thread is relaxing.

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  5. No, I have never had bacon jam, but thanks to you, I will be having it soon. 👍 I enjoy hand stitching too. Your nephew is going to love his new quilt.

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