This Bacon Jam is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon in 2 batches, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes per batch. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Add thyme, vinegar, brown sugar and coffee to slow cooker. Chop bacon into small crumbles, add to slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours. Uncover and cook until onions are caramelized, about 1 hour more. Jam will thicken as it cools.
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Let cool. Refrigerate until ready to jar.
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GIVE IT Portion the jam into 4 1-cup jars. Cut scraps of fabric with pinking shears and tie over lid with twine. Tie a spreader to the jar with ribbon. The jam will keep in the fridge up to 4 weeks.
Why this Bacon Jam works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Bacon Jam that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bacon Jam recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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