Unleash the Flavorful World of TBJ Gourmet's Bacon Jam Varieties: 7 Delicious Ways to Savor Each Unique Flavor!
Calling all bacon enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey through TBJ Gourmet's delectable bacon jam varieties. With Classic, Sweet Chili, Peppercorn, Maple, Honey Habanero, and Fig Bacon Jams to choose from, you're in for an extraordinary culinary experience. Let's explore each unique flavor and discover seven irresistible ways to savor these gourmet delights.
1. Classic Bacon Jam: A Timeless Favorite
TBJ Gourmet's Classic Bacon Jam is a true crowd-pleaser, featuring the savory goodness of perfectly cooked bacon, caramelized onions, and a medley of aromatic spices. This versatile bacon jam is a fantastic addition to almost any dish, elevating the flavors of burgers, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards to new heights.
2. Sweet Chili Bacon Jam: A Sweet and Spicy Sensation
Indulge in the delightful balance of sweet and spicy with TBJ Gourmet's Sweet Chili Bacon Jam. The fusion of honey and chili peppers creates an addictive flavor that pairs exceptionally well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and even as a dipping sauce for crispy appetizers.
3. Peppercorn Bacon Jam: A Flavorful Twist
For those who love a peppery kick, TBJ Gourmet's Peppercorn Bacon Jam is a dream come true. The addition of cracked black peppercorns adds a zesty burst to your taste buds. Spread it on crackers with cheese, or use it as a glaze for succulent pork tenderloin to experience its unique flavor profile.
4. Maple Bacon Jam: Sweet and Smoky Elegance
Savor the rich, smoky sweetness of TBJ Gourmet's Maple Bacon Jam. The infusion of maple syrup creates a luxurious flavor that pairs exceptionally well with fluffy pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, and roasted root vegetables.
5. Honey Habanero Bacon Jam: A Fiery Delight
For those seeking an intense kick of heat, TBJ Gourmet's Honey Habanero Bacon Jam delivers with finesse. The sweet honey perfectly balances the fiery habanero peppers, making it an exceptional glaze for grilled chicken or a tantalizing topping for gourmet pizzas.
6. Fig Bacon Jam: A Gourmet Sensation
Indulge in the sophistication of TBJ Gourmet's Fig Bacon Jam, a delicious blend of savory bacon and sweet figs. This gourmet delight is an excellent accompaniment to artisanal cheeses, charcuterie boards, and roasted meats, offering a refined flavor that will impress any food lover.
7. Create Your Bacon Jam Masterpiece!
Let your creativity soar as you experiment with the various flavors of TBJ Gourmet's Bacon Jams. Mix and match them with different dishes to unlock a world of taste sensations. Use Classic Bacon Jam as the foundation for your culinary creations, or add Sweet Chili Bacon Jam to add a spicy twist to your favorite recipes. The possibilities are endless!
In Conclusion: TBJ Gourmet's Bacon Jam varieties are a culinary treasure trove, offering an array of flavors to suit every taste bud. Whether you crave classic savory notes, sweet and spicy sensations, or gourmet sophistication, there's a bacon jam for you. So, take your taste buds on a tantalizing journey with TBJ Gourmet's Classic, Sweet Chili, Peppercorn, Maple, Honey Habanero, and Fig Bacon Jams, and elevate your dishes to new heights of deliciousness!
]]>It’s a delicious, mouth-watering, open-faced turkey sandwich that is topped with slices of juicy tomatoes and tomato Jam, bubbly cheese sauce and crispy bacon.
Incredible, right?
This scrumptious dish can be served as either a full meal or as an appetizer. The dish is the perfect marriage of turkey, bread, tomatoes and melted Mornay cheese sauce!
And this hot brown recipe is to die for!
A Hot Brown Sandwich is quintessentially Southern. It’s the perfect sandwich any time of year, served to your own family or to your guests.
Southern cooks have embraced this recipe for turkey sandwiches since the 20s! The dish is said to have been born at the Brown Hotel in Louisville.
Kentucky legend has it that chef Fred K. Schmidt, who was at the Brown Hotel in the 1920s, was the man who created it. He served the hot brown sandwich to guests after a fun evening of dancing. It’s been a hit ever since.
This “drinking food” has been a favorite in Kentucky and all over the South for generations, and for good reason - it really is tasty - a turkey sandwich that tops all others.
Part of what makes this dish so tasty is the fact that it is served open-faced. Bacon is added on the top, and who doesn’t love bacon?
To top that awesomeness off, the brown sandwich is broiled and bubbling over with delicious, French Mornay sauce - a cheesy delicacy.
Are you wondering what Mornay sauce is?
Mornay sauce is a delicious cheese sauce, thanks to the French! French styles of cooking were introduced decades ago in the South, and the Mornay sauce is pure French heaven.
Mornay sauce is a really creamy and smooth cheese sauce. It begins with a mixture of melted butter, milk, white flour, and egg yolk. It is cooked until it becomes smooth. As it thickens, grated cheese is whisked in. Usually the French use a hard white cheese for Mornay sauce (like Gruyère and Parmesan). Some Americans use Cheddar.
Mornay sauce for the hot brown is easy to make - and oh so good!
Here is an easy hot brown recipe for you:
Serve and enjoy!
Important: Do not use glass dishes or bakeware! Broiling can cause glass to explode. *Even if it says it is oven-safe.
While this recipe is pretty straight forward, TBJ Gourmet has a few tips for you!
Tips so that you sandwiches are perfect, every time:
Hot brown sandwiches are a great way to use up any leftover turkey from Christmas Dinner or Thanksgiving Dinner. It’s a great leftover alternative, and so tasty! Make it a new holiday tradition!
If you are wondering how to use tomato jam in a fun way, or seeking new uses for tomato jam - this is a great way! Tomato and bacon jam have many uses, and kick everything up a notch.
Try making your turkey hot brown sandwiches with fresh chicken or pulled pork for a fun twist. It’s a great alternative to other turkey sandwiches recipes or a grilled cheese with bacon jam sandwich. It’s unique.
This Kentucky hot brown sandwich recipe can also make a great Southern charm breakfast! Starting out with English muffins as the base. Then add a fried or poached egg on top. It’s super savory this way, and really hearty.
Once you feel like you’ve mastered it, serve these beautiful hot brown sandwiches as a fun family dinner for your next movie night, for a ladies luncheon, or as a *perfect* super bowl and game-day feast.
Make sure you make enough for seconds!
Bon Apétit!
]]>Have you ever seen the classic film Fried Green Tomatoes starring actress Jessica Tandy? I bet you wondered if people in the South really do eat fried tomatoes!
Start out by purchasing some big green tomatoes at your local organic food store or farmers market. It’s also a great way to make use of any leftover tomatoes you may have laying around.
What are the best tomatoes for fried green tomatoes?
The trick is that your tomatoes need to be unripe tomatoes (green!). This means that they are firmer than red tomatoes, and not as juicy. Green tomatoes are so delicious - tangier, milder, and they are perfect for frying!
This savory appetizer will soon be your favorite thing to serve at parties or gatherings. It’s a sure hit - a classic and home-y dish. It’s also SO simple! The green tomatoes are dredged in flour and then skillet-fried to crispy perfection. Then, dipped in southern tomato jam!
Fried green tomatoes are delicious when they are hot off the presses and perfectly crispy!
However, it is possible to successfully store them in your fridge for a couple of days for a sweet treat later on. The trick is to make sure that you place them in a nice, cool, airtight container.
To reheat your fried tomatoes, simply pop them back onto the skillet, or warm them up in the oven. You can even reheat them in your air fryer if you have one.
Fried green tomatoes should be nice and crunchy on the outside, and sweet and juicy inside.
To create a fried green tomatoes meal, try topping your healthy fried green tomatoes with different things.
Try adding: a spoonful of crab meat or tuna salad on top, or try creating a BLT with your fried green tomatoes, by placing them inside a soft roll with tomato jam, crispy bacon slices, and your favorite cheese!
There are several variations on fried tomato recipes. You can use white cornmeal (a fav in the South), or basic cornmeal.
Buttermilk adds more flavor than traditional milk - but feel free to use milk or half n half if that’s what you have on hand.
All-purpose flour is best to keep things light and super crispy!
What goes well with fried green tomatoes?
You can serve up your southern living fried green tomatoes as an entree with a side of jasmine rice, or a crispy green salad!
They are also a perfect side dish - starring alongside your favorite chicken or fish dish.
Or keep things simple. Enjoy a fried green tomatoes appetizer - it’s fun and unique. Place on pretty plates with a nice glass of cold beer, sweet tea, or a wine of your choice.
Bon Apétit!
]]>Are you looking for the perfect winter comfort food? Southern tomato pie with tomato jam may just be the answer!
Nothing is as delicious as Southern baked pies, and a fresh garden tomato pie is simply divine. By combining tomato, basil, a creamy cheese mixture and tomato jam into a crispy pie crust, you’ll find a literal slice of heaven.
In the winter, comfort foods are often baked in a golden-brown flaky pie crust shell. Doesn’t your mouth water just thinking about them? Serving deep south pies, like a southern living tomato pie, brings complete comfort in a slice!
Served up with a crispy green salad and a glass of red wine, you have a winning winter dinner for your family and friends!
A southern tomato pie is a classic southern food dish. Sometimes called a Kentucky pie (or even an Alabama pie) it oozes with warm southern charm, and is a perfect use for juicy ripe tomatoes and freshly picked basil.
This savory winter pie is made with sliced or chopped-up tomatoes with basil, a creamy cheese mixture topped, a layer of tomato jam, and a dreamy and perfectly flaky pie crust shell.
It is served in slices like a pie. You can enjoy it right out of the oven or slightly warm. It can be the main dish or even a side dish.
You can also be creative with this dish!
Variations To Try:
Tomatoes are beloved in the south, and this recipe is a smart and savory way to use up your summer tomato harvest year round - it freezes well, too!
If you are wondering how to make tomato jam, simply buy TBJ Gourmet’s fabulous Deep South Tomato Jam - it’s perfect for this recipe!
An easy southern tomato pie recipe from TBJ Gourmet
- the best southern tomato pie recipe!
What goes with tomato pie?
If you are wondering what to serve with deep dish tomato pie, try: crispy green salads, bean casserole dishes, and even some fried chicken! Really, anything goes!
Baking a classic tomato pie is relatively easy! Maybe that's why it is such a popular dish down south! However, here are a few tips to help you out.
Tips:
Nothing beats southern pie recipes - they are so yummy!
Real memories are built around a warm piece of pie! And, this delicious Southern tomato pie with tomato jam will invite good times and fine conversation.
Nothing is as special in the winter as gathering around with family and friends for delicious food with your loved ones. This tasty, savory, old fashioned tomato pie is sure to be a hit in your home this winter!
Bon Apétit!
Strawberries are sweet, but tomatoes are sweet and savory! When tomatoes are made into a jam, it’s like a true taste of heaven - and the South!
Tomato Jam is classically southern! The charm of this jam has been enjoyed for many, many generations down south.
What makes this jam unique is that it has a distinct savoriness. It’s really rich in flavor. It is both sweet and savory, while also being both smooth and chunky in texture. So, it really makes the perfect tangy topping, spread or dip.
Tomato jam is THE flavor of the season! Tomato jelly is exciting - it really is! It packs a punch that will bring your recipes to life, and the TBJ Gourmet Deep South Tomato Jam is incredible.
Are you tired of eating the same things?
Are you looking for a way to shake things up a bit?
Then try a new twist on favorites, like a grilled cheese, a BLT, or an avocado toast with southern tomato preserves. By adding tomato jam, you’ll discover hidden flavors. It’s well worth the try. Tomato jam is a simple way to bring new life to these popular favorites.
There are many tomato jam recipes online, but TBJ simply masters tomato jam with this unique southern blend. Unlike a basic tomato paste or ketchup, their tomato jam is a sweet spread that enriches by adding depth, texture and complexity.
The TBJ Deep South Tomato Jam is truly an old school jam. It harkens back to homemade sweet tomato jam recipe traditions. Their old fashioned tomato jam recipe is a perfect sweet and savory spread that is perfect when paired with cheeses and meats - or simply added to toast.
Are you still wondering exactly what to do with tomato jam?
Some tomato jam uses:
With deep south tomato jam, the uses for tomato jam, and the many ideas are endless. Liven up your favorite meats and cheeses in a fun and tasty way.
The holidays are coming soon, and it is the perfect time of year to try out new recipes and products.
When your guests arrive this year, try shaking things up with some new bite sized appetizers with tomato jam.
Two simple tomato jam appetizers to WOW your holiday crowd:
Both of these recipes are super easy, and very satisfying. Be sure to purchase the freshest bread (or bake it yourself!), and give it a whirl.
Serve these apps with seasonal wines, and you’ll have an instant party!
Give the deep south tomato jam a try! You wont run out of tomato preserve uses, that’s for sure.
Certainly TBJ makes the best tomato jam. However, you can also feel good about your purchase from TBJ, too. TBJ donates 5% of sales of all of its tomato jams to Philabundance in order to upcycle surplus tomatoes into delicious tomato sauce for those in need.
Isn’t that amazing?
Their jams also make fabulous gifts - stocking stuffers, anyone?
TBJ Gourmet’s deep south tomato jam is the perfect gift or party pairing for the holiday season, or anytime! Their homemade sweet tomato jam recipe is sure to have you feeling nostalgic for a trip down south, too.
Bon Apétit!
]]>Hawaiian pizza is simply one of the greatest creations on earth.
This celebrated pizza combines traditional pizza ingredients like a crunchy crust, snappy tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese with the sweetness of pineapple and ham.
TBJ Gourmet ups this recipe game by adding sweet and tangy bacon pieces instead of the ham, and swirls in their delicious bacon jam! Every sweet and cheesy bite is sure to have you and your guests running back for seconds.
You’ll start this homemade pizza with your own homemade crust (recipe below) and add bacon jam swirls for that extra sweet punch.
As they say, “everything goes with bacon”...even pizza!
What goes with bacon on pizza? PIneapple!
Surprisingly, Hawaiian ham and bacon pizza did not originate in the US island state of Hawaii. Nor did it come from Italy.
Like so many awesome things, it comes from Canada! I bet that you didn’t guess that!
The first Hawaiian pizza was created way back in 1962 in the great country of Canada. A Greek immigrant named Sam Panopoulos created this sweet invention at his own restaurant - named Satellite - in Chatham in Ontario, Canada.
He simply named the pizza “Hawaiian” because that was the name on the can of pineapple that he used. Can you believe it?
Since 1962, this popular pizza has been a favorite at pizza restaurants and pizza chains all over the world - especially the USA and Canada.
TBJ Gourmet takes a fun spin on this classic loved pizza by adding their awesome bacon jam for extra flavor. Trust me - you must try this for yourself!
Get the kids involved - everyone loves making homemade bacon pizza!
The Recipe
Hawaiian Bacon Jam Pizza
*This recipe is adapted from a recipe by King Arthur Baking.
How to make bacon pizza:
For The Crust
For The Toppings
To make the dough:
While the crust is rising, prepare the filling
Prepare the pizzas
Aren’t you tired of the usual chicken bacon ranch pizza recipe or plain cheese pizza dinner?
The Hawaiian Bacon Jam Pizza is the best bacon pizza recipe out there. It is a crowd pleaser - your family will be asking for more.
This recipe yields TWO 12-14” pizzas. (about 16 pieces!) Be sure to double the recipe if you’d like more pizza to go around. You can even freeze a pizza for later on.
For your meal, add some crispy fresh salads on the side, some cold root beer, and you are all set for a fabulous family meal.
Everyone loves to sit back and order domino's bacon pizza - sure it’s great, too! But why order out when you can create this amazing pizza yourself?
Nothing beats homemade Hawaiian Bacon Jam Pizza!
Bon Apétit!
]]>Well, we have the recipe for you - a Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl with a touch of Bacon Jam!
A Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl is a perfect (and delicious!) 30-minute meal, and everyone loves Asian rice bowls.
This meal is a wonderful and tasty combo of sweet jasmine rice with tender chicken pieces that are covered in an incredible thick and sticky sauce - with a TBJ Gourmet bacon jam twist.
Trust us - this meal is sure to be your favorite, go-to sweet and spicy chicken recipe. The bacon jam adds something special to the sauce - so much richer than other rice bowl sauces. It’s also super easy to make.
This easy Asian chicken recipe is fast too. It's ready to serve to your family and friends in just 30 minutes!
It’s Sweet. It’s Spicy! It’s Sticky!
A sticky chicken rice bowl is really the perfect comfort food, and it is sure to please even the pickiest of guests.
Chicken dinners are always a regular meal in many households. One of the easiest ways to serve up baked chicken pieces is to cover your chicken pieces up in a thick, sticky, sweet & spicy Asian sauce.
Serve the tender chicken pieces over some jasmine rice, and you have an instant filling meal. Add some finely chopped green onions and some toasted sesame seeds as a garnish, and yum!
The choice to bread your chicken or to not bread your chicken is really up to you!
Do you like an added crunch? Panko bread crumbs give a desirable crunchy coating to your chicken that is a delicious combo with the sweet and spicy sauce.
However, if you'd like your dinner to feature less gluten, feel free to skip the breading step all together. Just simply cook your chicken thoroughly and toss your chicken pieces in the delicious sauce.
Either way, this meal is sure to please.
Here is an Asian rice bowl recipe from TBJ Gourmet for the perfect sticky chicken rice bowls! This email is wonderful year round, and also serves as a great leftover dish in your fridge for on-the-go days. Perfect for busy families!
Sticky Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
There are many healthy asian bowl recipes out there, but this one from TBJ is fantastic!
*This recipe has been adapted by TBJ Gourmet from a recipe by A Wicked Whisk.
3 large chicken breasts
3 large eggs beaten
1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
2 cups of TBJ Gourmet sweet chili bacon jam
1 cup of honey
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce optional
2/3 cup soy sauce
8 - 10 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons fresh ginger grated - about 2 inch nubbie
4 cups water
4 cups instant jasmine rice
6 scallions scallions chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 - 2 tablespoons sriracha more or less to taste
This simple and sweet sticky rice chicken meal with a pop of bacon jam is sure to be a favorite of yours.
It’s an easy meal to serve to both large and small crowds, and it is delicious alongside salads, and more.
You can adjust this recipe easily to be a chicken broccoli rice bowl. Toss in broccoli or your favorite cooked veggies for extra vitamins if you’d like. Some other veggie suggestions include: cooked corn pieces, green beans, sliced thin carrots, and more.
Another idea: make this an asian chicken noodle bowl by cooking your favorite noodles alongside the chicken instead of rice. Stir some extra sauce into your noodles for added sweetness. Equally delicious!
Toss in some peanuts for an added crunch!
It’s also nice when served alongside cold dishes, like: cucumber salads, sliced watermelon salad, crisp baby greens, and more.
To save the leftovers, simply place the sticky chicken in a sealed container, and the rice in a separate sealed container. Microwave a portion in a microwave safe bowl, and you have an instant fast meal! It’s even incredible when served cold. Enjoy every last bite!
Bon Apétit!
]]>Are you looking for a new summer-time shrimp recipe?
Look no further - try our new shrimp lettuce wrap recipe! It’s so easy and delicious!
The secret to these great shrimp salad wraps is in the sauce. The juicy shrimp are completely covered in the sweet and sticky sauce. It’s made with some sweet honey, fresh garlic, sweet ginger, and TBJ Bacon Jam - of course!
With this unique and delicious sauce, you’ll enjoy succulent shrimp lettuce wraps that your entire family will be sure to love! The shrimp wraps are super satisfying, and it really is an easy and quick dinner.
Shrimp lettuce wraps are not only quick to make, they are also a super healthy summer meal!
The wraps are filled with healthy ingredients that are low on calories and low on pesky carbs - and ready in less than 15 minutes!
Less than 15 minutes means it’s an easy go-to summer meal - perfect for busy moms, quick dinners on the beach, and people on the go! Kids love them, too.
Serving ideas:
Serve your juicy shrimp on crunchy lettuce leaves. What is the best lettuce to use for wraps? Butter lettuce, for sure!
You can serve your wraps arranged beautifully by spreading them out on a large plate - letting the food be the star. They are an easy finger-food placed right in the center of your family table.
Another clever idea is to create a “wrap bar”.
A wrap bar allows your family and guests to build their wraps however they’d like. Have fun with this! Use cute bowls for a variety of colorful and exciting add-ons.
Set your wrap bar up on a separate side table with a pretty summery cloth and twinkly summer lights.
Add ons for your shrimp wraps with lettuce:
There are many crispy shrimp lettuce wraps recipes to try, and many ways to change things up. There are also many side dishes that work well with shrimp lettuce wraps. Serve them with corn on the cob, a crispy salad, bean salads, rice dishes and more.
Here is a fun recipe from TBJ Gourmet:
*We’ve adapted this healthy shrimp wraps recipe
from a great one we found on The Modern Proper.
Always adjust the ingredients to your liking and needs, and be sure to visit TBJ Gourmet for more exciting summer recipe ideas that include delicious bacon jams!
Bon appétit!
]]>Well, grilled whole chicken on the grill is just that - a breeze to make and simply delicious! It’s a perfect summer meal!
Whole chicken cooked on the grill is not only scrumptious, it's also a very healthy dinner choice for your family. The barbecue oven-roasts the lean meat chicken at a high temperature - with no frying involved. The excess fat literally drops off. So, it is much lower in calories.
Cooking a whole chicken in the barbecue involves very few steps. Simply turn on the barbecue, rinse your whole chicken, coat your chicken in delicious marinade and grill. Simple - easy peasy!
Grilling whole chickens is literally a piece of history - it can be traced back all the way to the 17th century. The Arawak tribe of the Caribbean and South America cooked whole chickens (and other meats) on sticks over an open fire (the first “barbecues”). They enjoyed the juicy and tender meat and the convenience of its size and portability.
Who doesn’t love both chicken and Bacon? Who doesn’t love bacon and chicken together at the same time? Add some grilled corn for a sweet side, and sign me up for bacon jam chicken!
If you are wondering what to serve with grilled chicken other than corn, we suggest:
TBJ Gourmet makes the most amazing bacon jams that are the perfect complement to a whole grilled chicken. They also suggest the best grilled whole chicken recipes.
Here is a grilled whole chicken recipe that explains how to cook whole chicken on a grill. It will be sure to please all of your family and friends.
Here is the TBJ Gourmet chicken and corn recipe recipe:
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken
4 tbsp Butter - room temperature
1 jar of TBJ Bacon Jam
Corn on the cob, shucked
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
Pinch of dill
Directions:
Grilled chicken and corn on the cob is always a fav - add bacon jam and it’ll be sure to be an instant hit!
This BBQ chicken recipe is the perfect complement to a warm summer night. Add some soft rolls and a glass of chilled wine, and you are sure to have a simple relaxing evening that is truly satisfying to your taste buds.
*Be sure to visit TBJ gourmet for more recipes with bacon jam, bbq bacon jam ideas, and uncured bacon jam uses.
Bon Apétit!!
]]>What’s a great chicken dinner idea for summer that is sure to satisfy, and is both crispy and juicy?
Chicken thighs with a cool and crunchy cucumber salad!
What makes your chicken even snappier? The flavor of delicious bacon jam!
TBJ Gourmet has bacon lovers covered with their delicious varieties of bacon jams. Try their Family Variety Pack out for size to experience three of their original bacon jam flavors.
Using these specialty jams in your spicy chicken marinade adds amazing extra flavor to your chicken thighs.
Just simply brush bacon jam onto your chicken thighs and cover overnight in an airtight container or gallon size ziplock bag.
You can also brush the bacon jam on just before grilling chicken legs or thighs. Either way, it’ll be delicious.
Perfect chicken needs perfect side dishes!
There are many options to pair with your boneless grilled chicken thighs. Here are some summer-y suggestions:
One fancy chicken side dish that is popping up in all of the best establishments is a crispy cucumber salad.
A cucumber salad is perfect on even the hottest of days as an addition to your dinner. It cools you down while enjoying a summer meal in your backyard, or a picnic on the go!
TBJ Gourmet suggests this grilled boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe with cucumber salad below.
Here is a delicious recipe for you to try, adapted by TBJ from Food and Wine.
*If you’d rather, you can also use the oil and fig jam as a thigh marinade the night before.
Present your Grilled Bacon Jam chicken thighs with your cucumber salad on a beautiful center dish for your table, or serve it on individual plates for your family and guests.
Slice your chicken with bacon jam thighs with a freshly sharpened knife on an angle. Toss the chicken with the cucumber salad. You can add a festive garnish with the nuts and mint leaves.
Add small bowls on the side of extra bacon jam sauces for dipping!
This perfect summer dinner also makes great left-overs! Keep your extra chicken pieces and remaining cucumber salad fresh in separate sealed containers in your fridge to enjoy the next day.
Bon Apétit!
*For more flavored bacon recipes like this bacon jam chicken, or to buy bacon jam, visit TBJ Gourmet.
]]>Korean BBQ is super popular right now, and it just might be your answer.
It’s healthy, easy, fun….and sure to please even the most picky guests!
Korean barbecue refers to the hugely popular Korean method of grilling meats.
What does Korean BBQ taste like? Heaven.
Korean barbecue is not any ordinary meal - it is truly a unique experience. Instead of just serving your guests a meal, the cooking and eating are the center stage attraction.
Your family or guests will gather around a special grill that is placed in the center of your table. You will bring out several small plates of different raw meats.
Korean barbecue sides called banchan (pronounced: bon-chon) are also brought out to your table, alongside cooked rice.
How does Korean BBQ work? - As a group, you each gather around and do your own cooking and eating.
It’s simple - and delicious!
While Korean barbecue is super trendy now, this style of cooking has been around for a long time.
The origins can be traced way back to the Maek, a nomadic group from central Asia. What made these people unique was that they traveled with seasoned meats in a new, unique way.
They were always wandering, so they needed to bring food with them that they could later cook on an open fire when they stopped.
Side dishes that were popular with Budhists - like kimchi and bibimbap - accompanied the meats. (banchan)
When these two dishes were served together - banchan and the grilled meats - Korean BBQ was born, and it quickly became a Korean staple.
Nowadays, “K-food” is all the rage in starry Hollywood restaurants, and in homes - everywhere.
It’s quite easy to make Korean BBQ at home. You just need the right Korean BBQ equipment and ingredients.
Are you wondering how to eat Korean bbq? First of all, for proper etiquette and safety, you’ll need metal chopsticks. Not wood. You can use these to place pieces of bonchan and meat onto your rice.
You’ll also need the star of the show: The BBQ grill.
University Grill has a list of the top grills for 2022. They explain:
“Electric Korean BBQ grills are the easiest to use. They give a moderate heat level and don't get as hot as the other types. The main point that leaves other options behind is, these grills are smokeless. So you can prefer to use it indoors than other grills.”
Next, you’ll need a fabulous recipe for sauces to serve with your meats and sides.
TBJ Gourmet suggests an easy Korean BBQ sauce recipe for you to try.
What does Korean BBQ sauce taste like? It’s sweet and also spicy.
You can make this sauce ahead of time so that you can spend more time with your guests.
Here is the best Korean BBQ seasoning recipe:
*This recipe is edited from one by: Snappy Gourmet
For the best meat types for your Korean BBQ, use tender cuts of: brisket, whole chickens, pork butts, pork ribs, and big steaks like sirloin and rib-eye. Really, any meat can work.
Now that your special sauce is ready, you can place your BBQ grill center stage. For a simple DIY Korean BBQ table, add a festive cloth to your table.
Each guest should have their own plate and sauce dish, and metal chopsticks.
Place your raw meats on pretty side dishes around the grill. Add your side dishes around this, with rice and wraps. (lettuce wraps and flour wraps work well)
Once set, everyone can start cooking, dipping, and eating this tasty Korean BBQ together.
Bon Appétit!
]]>This simple grilled dish is summery, kid-friendly, and finger-licking good.
BBQ chicken is cooked inside your grill with the lid closed. This creates the perfect conditions for cooking tender and moist chicken. Inside the grill, the heat circulates around the chicken and cooks the meat slower from all sides.
The history of barbecue chicken is as rich as the juicy dish itself.
Grilling can be traced back all the way to the 17th century, starting with the Arawak tribe of the Caribbean and South America.
The Arawak people created their own style of cooking over a natural flame, with sticks over fire. They then placed meat on it. This method of cooking was called Barbacoa.
Chicken is a perfect protein.
Chicken is lean, so it helps with weight management. Because it is so lean, it reduces your risk of heart disease.
Chicken is rich in amino acid tryptophan, which raises your brain’s levels of serotonin. (That’s your feel good hormone). So, it literally helps to make you happy!
Barbecued chicken is also versatile. There are countless chicken barb recipes and BBQ chicken meal ideas. It is delicious served several different ways. It goes with just about everything, from fries to veggies.
Here are some serving ideas for BBQ chicken:
What goes with BBQ chicken? Well, pretty much everything. Such as:
Can bbq sauce be used as a marinade?
Yes. You can buy chicken marinade sauce in a bottle, but it’s so easy to make your own marinade. You can create a savory marinade for chicken by adding bacon jam to your sweet baby rays BBQ sauce marinade.
There are many sweet and savory chicken recipes out there, but TBJ Gourmet suggests this delicious BBQ chicken seasoning recipe with a yummy bacon marinade twist.
It delivers a snappy and sweet BBQ chicken to die for:
Recipe is adapted from The Food Network
Ingredients:
Directions
Tip: If you are wondering when to apply BBQ sauce to chicken, you have several options. You can marinate your meat overnight. Or, you can marinate your meat the morning of - giving your chicken at least a few hours to soak in the goodness.
This BBQ chicken recipe is sure to be a huge hit with your family and friends for large outdoor gatherings, or for those more intimate summer family meals.
The combination of the perfectly grilled chicken with the sweetness and savory bacon will thrill your tastebuds.
Enjoy with snappy salads, various veggies and sweet rolls. Enjoy!
Bon Apétit!
]]>Ribs are Tasty. Ribs are Juicy.
Ribs are the perfect addition to your weekend menu. No matter what the time of year, everyone loves ribs. They are always a welcome addition to any family gathering.
Ribs Are Delicious
The thing that people love most about ribs is their scrumptious taste.
There is simply nothing like the sweetness of perfectly seasoned and glazed ribs. The finger-licking flavor always gives a group a wonderful reason to gather and celebrate.
It's all about that juicy, tender, and sweet barbecued flavor. Ribs really are the perfect hit to impress your family and friends, on any occasion.
What Kind of Ribs To Buy
Before you heat up your oven or grill, you need to make certain you have the perfect cut of meat to start with. There are several different types of ribs.
Types of ribs:
Always ask around for a well respected butcher in your neighborhood, to ensure the best cuts of rib. You want to find the best, cleanest cuts of meat possible. Do some research.
Tip: Many people opt for St. Louis-style ribs. There is a higher amount of fat on them, which makes them more satisfying and flavorful.
Sweet and Savory
Speaking of St Louis-style ribs….
The folks at TBJ Gourmet have come up with a St. Louis-style rib recipe that is so juicy and truly mouth watering. It features their Savory Tomato Jam in a delicious way.
(*there are so many tomato and tbj bacon jam uses - be sure to also buy tbj classic bacon jam!)
You also can feel good about TBJ’s purpose:
“TBJ’s delicious Savory Tomato Jam is a collaboration with Philabundance, the Delaware Valley’s largest hunger relief organization. The goal of Abundantly Good, a Philabundance brand, is to take surplus farm products and upcycle them into quality products for those in need. This allows us to uplift our clients through better food, uplift farmers through economic opportunities AND engage socially-conscious consumers in Philabundance’s mission to drive hunger from our communities today and end hunger forever. $1 from every jar sold goes toward the production of upcycled food that Philabundance provides for free to its clients!”
Serving Sides
Your ribs want a date! Pair your delicious ribs with a variety of side dishes for a complete meal - and have plenty of napkins on hand! (*recipe to-die-for, below)
Fabulous sides to serve with your ribs
If you are wondering how to BBQ ribs the right way, or if you are looking for dinners with bacon, follow this gourmet savory jam recipe:
The Recipe
TBJ’s Barbecue Ribs with Tomato Jam
*We’ve adapted this wonderful recipe from Abrams Books
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
Final Sweet Thoughts
While the taste of your ribs is the most important thing about your meal, presentation is important, too!
Have fun with this!
Try playing up the barbecue theme with red and white checkered tablecloths. This works both inside and outside, in summer or any season.
You can serve your ribs in many ways:
Any way you serve it, you are certain to have a great meal or barbecue party.
We hope that you enjoy this tasty rib recipe from TBJ - the best ever barbecued ribs!
Bon Apétit
]]>Add in some TBJ Gourmet Bacon Jam, and you're in for a sweet and savory twist that will give your taste buds a thrill.
Pulled pork is a simple dish to make that is both delicious and affordable.
Pork itself is easy to come by. Pigs for pork are cheap and simple to raise. They do not require much land, and they grow quickly. They are an excellent protein source.
You can cook large portions of pulled pork at one time, with plenty of leftover goodness for several meals afterwards.
It is a great dish to make for crowds - both sweet and savory, and delicious when served with many different sides.
Have you ever wondered where pulled pork came from?
Pulled pork most likely was brought to the American South by Spanish explorers. These Spanish explorers introduced the States to Barbacoa.
The dictionary describes Barbecoa as: “beef, lamb, or other meat that has been slowly cooked with seasonings, typically shredded as a filling in tacos, burritos, etc.”
Native Southern Americans tried to copy this Spanish style of cooking, and it quickly became a popular Southern institution.
Pulled Pork sliders are created with the meat from the shoulder of the pig. There are two popular cuts of pork for slow cooking:
TBJ Gourmet explains:
For the purposes of juicy sliders, we suggest that you get a nice Boston Butt shoulder cut for ease of shredding.
As always, be sure to purchase your meat from a trusted butcher near you.
Here is a fantastic slow-cooked pulled pork recipe for you to try, that we adjusted slightly from a wonderful recipe from The Magical Slow Cooker. It will quickly become one of your favorite bacon jam appetizer recipes:
Ingredients:
Directions:
Whether you are on a picnic in your yard or sitting at your kitchen table, BBQ pork sliders are a convenient meal or appetizer, finger food style.
If you are wondering what goes best with pulled pork sliders, there are so many choices to choose from.
Here are some side dishes to add to your sliders:
For a twist, try different pulled pork sandwich toppings by creating a pulled pork toppings bar with bacon jam options, apple slices, cheeses, and more. Try placing a slice of apple on your slider, or a small pile of coleslaw right into your slider.
Experiment with several different cheeses and more to find the best pulled pork sandwich toppings.
Be sure to enjoy your gourmet pulled pork sandwiches on sweet Hawaiian rolls. Add several sides to round out your meal in a tasty way.
You can refrigerate your leftover pulled pork for several days. It’s delicious warmed up on sliders, in wraps, in tacos, etc.
Simply add a smear of sweet TBJ Gourmet Bacon Jam sauce to add that extra needed boost of flavor.
*Try all of TBJ’s bacon jam flavors - classic,
sweet chili, black pepper or honey habanero,
and visit their website for even more
delicious bacon jam serving suggestions
and ideas!
Serve with iced cold root beer in a cold glass and enjoy a sweet meal on a warm and sunny summer day!
There really is nothing quite as nice as a Shish Kebab meal on a warm summer night.
The delicious flavors of a Shish Kebab can really pack a punch in a neat and convenient way. This fun meal brings families together for a tasty evening.
These BBQ skewers are convenient on the go, and they are also wonderful to enjoy at a backyard picnic or large gathering.
And better still - they are healthy and delicious!
A shish kebab is a meal of grilled meats and veggies on a skewer. Sometimes the skewers are wooden, sometimes they are steel.
They are often beautifully arranged on the skewer - alternating meats and veggies - like onions, red and green peppers, and mushrooms.
Popular meat choices for kebabs are lamb, chicken, pork, and beef. The meats are often marinated overnight prior to grilling.
The term shish kebab originated from the Turkish. It is a version of their words şiş kebap. Translated, it means "skewer with roast meat”.
Shish kebabs are a go-to Turkish meal that became popular in history as a convenient meal for nomadic tribes. They then became quite popular in the Mediterranean, from the Middle East to North Africa, and then Greece
Shish Kebabs are also very similar to a satay meal (sate) from the cultures of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Kebabs became popular in the United States around the 1960s, due to popular films at the time that introduced Greek culture to the American public.
Are you wondering what to serve with kebabs?
When it comes to sides that go well with barbecue skewers, the options are endless. There are many side dishes that complement the flavors of the shish kebab well.
Shish kebabs are actually quite easy to cook.
TBJ Gourmet is an expert in grilled beef recipes. They are the top makers of delicious bacon jams. They come in a variety of flavors that help create shish kebabs to die for.
Here is a delicious recipe from TBJ for the best BBQ skewers for you to try. It features delicious and juicy top sirloin (steak on a stick!), and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
This Shish Kebab meat on a stick recipe is adjusted from Host The Toast.
*You can substitute chicken if you’d prefer.
This recipe is sure to help you make the best barbecue skewers.
Tip: You can always marinade the meat for this recipe ahead of time if you wish. This will free you up to spend more time with your guests. Simply heat up the grill and add the kebabs when you are ready.
You can also adjust this recipe to cook your steak kabobs in the oven.
Shish kebabs really are the perfect summer meal for you and your family to enjoy. They are more fun and colorful than your traditional summer grilled steak recipes.
Be sure to try a variety of meats for your shish kebabs. Alternate veggie options, too.
Serve your kebabs with a side of TBJ bacon jam for a dipping sauce for your steak kabobs. The sauce will warm your guest’s taste buds. Experiment with different TBj bacon jam flavors - it really is the best shish kebab sauce.
On a sturdy plate, place your kebabs over coconut rice pilaf or jasmine rice. Add a lemon or lime wedge on the side.
Have a nice selection of side dishes to choose from, and enjoy!
Bon Apétit!
]]>No matter who you are or where you live, chances are that a warm grilled cheese is a favorite meal of yours for a relaxed evening.
All ages adore grilled cheese. Its gooey, yummy, creamy goodness is the stuff of miracles - a complete comfort meal.
Moms everywhere swear by them. They order grilled cheese sandwiches for their children at restaurants and diners, and create their own versions of this favorite meal at home.
Did You Know?
During WWII, cooks for the US Navy made countless grilled cheese sandwiches for the officers. They loved them!
The invention of “processed cheese” slices made this dish extremely easy and fast to make. (Thanks, Kraft!)
A grilled cheese sandwich contains tons of calcium and other nutrients that are beneficial to your health, like: vitamins, minerals, and protein. These help build bone density and muscle mass, as well as strengthening your teeth.
So your Mom wasn’t lying - they are good for you!
The History of Grilled Cheese
Do you ever wonder who invented grilled cheese?
According to the popular website How Stuff Works, grilled cheese is as old as time itself.
“While similar recipes are mentioned in Ancient Roman texts — and, let's face it, the French have been making their famous croque monsieurs since the early 1900s — today's notion of the grilled cheese is commonly traced back to the 1920s, when Otto Frederick Rohwedder, considered "the father of sliced bread," invented a bread slicer that made distributing white bread easy and affordable.”
So clearly, a grilled cheese sandwich is a wonderful addition to your family meal planning. You can keep things classic, or add your own unique twists.
Sprucing Up Your Grilled Cheese
Some of the finest dining establishments have grilled cheese sandwiches on their menus. Sometimes they are served “open faced”, while usually it is served “closed” with a side of fries.
If you are wandering what to add to a grilled cheese, here are some clever ways to embellish your grilled cheese:
The options for grilled cheese additions are really endless, as well as many choices for what goes well with grilled cheese.
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
TBJ Gourmet has created this fabulous grilled cheese recipe for you that adds their amazing new Spiced Tomato Jam. They’ve shaken up an old fashioned tomato jam recipe, and it is divine.
The oozy goodness will knock your socks off, and have your family smiling ear-to-ear. If you are seeking new and exciting tomato jam uses, or wondering what to do with tomato jam, this recipe is for you.
Grilled Cheese with Spiced Tomato Jam Recipe
Here is how to spice up a grilled cheese with tomato jam:
Ingredients:
Directions:
Sandwich prep:
Cooking:
This recipe is really delicious!
Serve this gourmet grilled cheese with jam sandwich with seasoned fries (yes, go ahead and use frozen fries! Toss them with a bit of salt, pepper and dill.)
Last Bite
Everyone loves a convenient and easy dish to make for lunch and dinner. A grilled cheese sandwich is simple to make, and very affordable.
The comfort of a simple grilled cheese sandwich can not be understated. It's warm-your-soul goodness is perfect in any weather, at any age, on any day of the week.
If you are wondering what to make with grilled cheese, serve the above smoky tomato jam TBJ recipe with: seasoned fries, delicious warm soups, gourmet potato chips, and more.
Bon Appétit!
]]>For many people, ham is the dish of choice for Easter.
Whether it is for Easter Dinner or for Easter Brunch, an amazing glazed ham is always a crowd pleaser.
And did someone say, leftovers?!
Historical Ham
For Easter, ham dishes are often center stage. Especially glazed ham dishes.
The reason that homemade ham dishes became such a popular meat of choice for Easter is simple: it was readily available and affordable for the common man.
History explains this.
Fall season was historically when the village pigs were slaughtered. The pigs were cured during the winter time. Once Spring and Easter season finally had arrived, the delicious hams were fully cured and ready to be consumed.
Because Lent’s required fasting was over in the Spring, the timing was perfect for a grand feast to begin.
In addition to this, there are other logical reasons. In the 1940s, synthetic fabrics became a popular choice. The need for wool (and sheep) then declined in the USA.
Pigs increased in popularity at this time. This is another factor in why a delicious ham (instead of lamb) became a regular for our American Easter menus.
Easter Ham Menu
If you are wondering what to make for Easter Sunday Brunch, a glazed ham dish is delicious - served cold or fresh out of the oven.
Serve sliced ham roast with side items, like: green salads, potato dishes, Spring green beans, lemon carrots and more. Deviled Easter eggs and fruits can be added to round out your brunch theme party or celebration.
There are many delicious Easter ham brunch recipes to choose from. TBJ Gourmet offers this simple twist on a recipe from Taste of Home, by adding a simple 3 ingredient ham glaze that will turn your ham into a true masterpiece:
Easter Ham with Bacon Jam Glaze Recipe
Ingredients
For the Glaze for Easter ham:
Directions
Serve your gorgeous ham on a silver tray (or tray of your choice) surrounded by your chosen veggies, like potatoes and carrots/green beans. Spoon any extra glaze on the top of the ham.
BTW, ham is also healthy: If you are wondering what to prepare for easter brunch that is also healthy, ham is a great choice. Four ounces of ham is only 214 calories and provides 34 grams of protein.
Ham can be stored safely in your fridge in air-tight containers for 3-4 days.
Sweet and Succulent
There is nothing quite as wonderful as spending your Easter brunch with your family.
A scrumptious bacon jam glazed ham with delicious side dishes provides warmth and conversation to help build your holiday memories.
After your brunch, make the most of those mouth-watering ham leftovers:
Bon Appétit!
]]>Spring holidays are right around the corner, and it’s time to set your brunch menu!
Typically, Spring brunches include dishes like French toast or pancakes. Some brunches include heavier dishes, like bacon jam burgers, and sandwiches. It’s popular to see salads and seasonal fruits as a side dish.
Egg dishes, like quiches and eggs benedict, are always a hit. These are especially wonderful if paired with a delicious, fresh out-of-the-oven, popover.
What is a Popover?
Popovers are a delicious American treat with distinctly British roots.
Essentially, they are a light and fluffy roll that is made from an egg-heavy batter, very similar to that of Yorkshire pudding.
They are baked in muffin tins or cute dedicated popover pans, and can be served with delicious spreads, like:
They have always been a favorite at brunches, year round. However, brunch is never complete without BACON!
So, if you are wondering how to use bacon jam in a unique way, this recipe is egg-y, fluffy, air-filled, and maple-bacon-y sweet!
MAPLE BACON POPOVERS
Here is a fun TBJ twist on a fun maple bacon popover recipe
from Food & Wine Magazine:
Ingredients:
Directions:
The Final Bite
Popover recipes have been found in American cookbooks dating back all the way to the 1800’s. They are a sweet and soft roll, simply perfect for afternoon tea, brunch, or lunch.
Paired with sweet and savory (and spicy!) toppings, they are sure to be a hit when gathering with your family this holiday season. They taste especially delicious with TBJ’s Bacon Jam selections. Try caramelized onions and bacon jam or apple bacon jam.
Have fun experimenting with new spreads!
Bon Apétit!
*Be sure to visit TBJ Gourmet to find bacon jam for sale (THE best bacon jam to buy!). You can find more bacon jam serving suggestions and delicious bacon jam uses, bacon jam appetizer recipes, bacon onion jam burgers ideas and more, on their website!
]]>Bacon jam is an absolute essential in your kitchen these days, and one of the hottest trends out there for 2022. Whether you are a chef at a four star restaurant or a home-town retailer, you’ll want to order this delicacy wholesale.
Bacon jam is a magical spread that consists of a blend of chopped bacon that is cooked crispy and simmered with caramelized onions, sugar, maple syrup, garlic, vinegar, and more. It’s every bacon lover’s dream - and truly delicious as a spread or marinade, and a perfect fit for both savory and sweet dishes.
TBJ Gourmet is a leading seller of several different bacon jams, such as: classic bacon jam, sweet chili bacon jam, black pepper bacon jam, and honey habanero bacon jam.
If you are a restaurant, chef, retailer, or food service management worker, and you're wondering where to buy bacon jam at wholesale prices for your full service restaurant or market, TBJ Gourmet is the place to go.
Why Bacon Jam?
When searching for a unique upgrade to your recipes, bacon jam is a tasty solution for adding that extra something to make your recipe shine. And who doesn’t love bacon?!
If you are wondering what to do with bacon jam, simply spread on that bacon jam love, and enjoy:
You can find more amazing, mouth watering top chef bacon jam recipes from experts at TBJ Gourmet to liven up your home or restaurant menu, on their website.
Where Can I Buy Bacon Jam
Getting bacon jam is easy! TBJ Gourmet offers bulk sales of all of their popular varieties of their bacon jam products through their E-comm Marketplace Faire.
It’s fast, easy, and affordable to secure TBJ Gourmet stock for chefs, retailers, business owners, and everyone. If you are a new customer, Faire is offering $200 off your first order, plus free shipping for an entire year.
So, enjoy TBJ Gourmet’s products. It is a great company that you can feel proud supporting. They value their employees and their community, while being forward thinking - through sustainability programs, upcycling bacon products, and more.
]]>This Valentine’s Day, cook up something extra special - and extra delicious - when you prepare this special Porterhouse T-bone Steak with TBJ Sauce dinner, for you and your valentine.
Setting The Mood
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start planning how you'd like to celebrate your romantic day together. Much like last year, many couples are opting to celebrate safely at home with their loved one.
Making it a personal night to remember will take a bit of creativity. Close your eyes and picture how you'd like the evening to be. Have fun with the details!
With early planning you can set the mood to create a truly beautiful night.
For the dinner:
The Recipe
Chef Michael Oraschewsky, co-founder and CEO of TBJ Gourmet, loves to tinker with sweet and savory bacon combinations. Yumm!
His Porterhouse steak with TBJ Steak Sauce recipe below is sure to win over your special man, with the flavors of bacon paired with delicious steak. And, if you are wondering how to cook a porterhouse steak, with this recipe, you’ll find that it is surprisingly easy to make!
Porterhouse Steak with TBJ Steak Sauce
What goes well with steak? Bacon!
And not just any bacon… but…Black Peppercorn Bacon Jam!
Savory jam recipes are always a hit, and this gourmet jam recipe is sure to please!
You can buy uncured bacon jam - like the fabulous TBJ bacon jam spread - at retailers near you.
There are so many other uses for bacon jam, like bacon jam burgers, etc. You can go to the TBJ website for even more delicious ideas on what to do with bacon jam.
This simple prime steak dinner with bacon recipe is spot on:
serves 2
Ingredients:
Steak Marinade Sauce:
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons Black Peppercorn Bacon Jam
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
dash of hot sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil (or another neutral oil)
1 1/2-2lbs. porterhouse steak
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
Savor the Love
Everyone loves to be shown how much they are loved and appreciated on Valentine’s Day, and preparing a special meal for your sweetheart will show them just how important they are to you. With this unique recipe, you’re sure to have a delicious February 14th to always remember.
Bon Appétit!
Do you want to heat up this Valentine’s Day for your special lady with a romantic and delicious brunch? Create your own Valentine’s Bed and Breakfast at Home with this perfect toast and bacon jam breakfast idea.
A Valentine’s Morning To Remember
Many men feel pressured to create an extravagant day for Valentine’s Day. Boxes of chocolates, glittering diamonds, and bouquets of flowers have been exchanged for centuries, all in the name of love, on Valentine’s Day.
“In 2019, roughly $20.7 billion was spent
on this special day,” according to Fortunly.
Covid actually raised this spending, as lovers sought out ways to show their love in new ways. However, winning your lady’s heart this year could be much easier, and much more affordable, than you may think.
Simple is Sweet
In 2022, our priorities have really shifted. Simplicity is desired, with honest intentions. While gifts are lovely, so is a wonderful homemade brunch - made just for her, by you!
Try showing your love with this easy TBJ & Halloumi Brûlée Toasts Valentine's breakfast recipe, created by chef Michael Oraschewsky, co-founder and CEO of TBJ Gourmet.
It’s simple to follow, with simple ingredients. Oh, and you’ll also need a brûlée torch to caramelize the halloumi cheese in this recipe. How fun is that?! *Always remember, look cool first followed closely by safety second!safety secondfirst!
TBJ & Halloumi Brûlée Toasts
Chef Michael Oraschewsky:
“These lil’ toasties are super cute. Here’s what’s stacked and slathered
on these tasty jam and toast treats. Toasted, olive oil oven-fried baguette slices are smeared with TBJ Black Peppercorn Bacon Jam bacon spread.”
(the best bacon jam to buy!)
“The toasts are then topped with sugar-caramelized halloumi cheese.
As the “pièce de résistance”, a little tangy lime-infused berry action
is spooned over the caramelized cheese.”
serves 4-6
Ingredients:
Berry Mix:
1 1/2 cups mixed berries, trimmed and diced
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 baguette, thick sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
9oz Black Peppercorn Bacon Jam
8oz halloumi cheese, sliced
granulated sugar
Instructions:
No Reservations Needed for a Sweet Brunch
Valentine’s Day at home can be very romantic. Create that romantic ambiance with music, flowers, and candles. Stretch your chef skills now that you know how to make bacon jam toasts, and have fun!
Your special Valentine will appreciate the thought, the effort, the taste, and your love.
Bon Appétit!
to focus on sustainability and upcycling
By Jennifer K Murray
Balancing Results and Ethical Commerce
For a consumer packaging goods (CPG) brand, finding ways to be sustainable is a balancing act. While they may want to do their part to slow global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they also must find ways to balance financial results and ethical commerce.
Finding this balance is often tricky. Reducing energy and water use, reducing food waste, and shifting to renewable resources are just a few ways to be more sustainable. However, CPGs also need to be financially smart.
The Investment Platform Wefunder
Wefunder was founded in 2012. This online investment platform serves the purpose of being one of the ways that a CPG can find the financial resources needed to make sustainability financially possible.
They help give the green light to CPG sustainable projects by opening up the opportunity to thousands of investors, who can finance pieces of a startup or a CPG project with ease.
“It is predicated upon the idea that anyone, regardless of wealth, should be able to invest in a company,” says VENTURE BEAT, the leading source for transformative tech news.
TBJ Gourmet Plans their Sustainability Project on Wefunder
Smart CPGs like TBJ Gourmet, known for their popular bacon jam spreads and other products, have plans to harness this power. TBJ Gourmet is proud to be a highly respected company that is building a sustainable facility in Central PA. Their Wefunder is part of bringing this plan to fruition.
TBJ’s new project will be a zero waste facility. For example, they will convert excess bacon lard into new food products or biodiesel for our delivery trucks.
TBJ also intends to use the equipment in their new facility to upcycle bacon ends. These ends can then be used to dry spent grain from breweries and distilleries into millable flour. Another upcycling plan is extracting both collagen and calcium from egg shells.
The TBJ Gourmet Wefunder gives investors the opportunity to be a part of this plan. TBJ Gourmet is an award winning company of “best in class” products, including their much-loved bacon spread products. They are also a national distributor in food service, and a leader in the upcycling food revolution.
Sustainability matters to TBJ Gourmet. Their margins are above industry standards, with $6M in total revenue, and they have been fortunate to be profitable since inception.
A Powerful Purpose
Wefunder gives CPGs the power to make impactful choices with how they do business. An investor can feel assured that their investment in a CPG, like the upcycling leader TBJ Gourmet, is going to a high growth company where gourmet taste is key.
The benefits of waste reduction will leave a lasting impact on Central PA, with innovation that excites. Jobs will be created and the neighboring land will be respected.
TBJ Gourmet serves over 5,000 restaurants nationwide, with products on 7,500 grocery shelves. They are the leader in bacon jams. Wefunder investors will empower this forward-thinking company, and other CPGs like them, by giving them the financially wise opportunity to leave a footprint that respects our earth.
But bacon jam isn’t just for fancy dishes and breakfast. It’s a highly versatile condiment. One excellent way to employ this tasty topping is to liven up your boring lunch.
There are many sandwiches that will benefit from a dollop of bacon jam between bread slices. Whether you opt for the traditional flavor of Classic Uncured Bacon Jam, the sweet heat of Honey Habanero Bacon Jam, or the sophisticated kick of Sweet Chili Bacon Jam, your taste buds will thank you for adding this topping to your lunch sack.
Below are a few of the best sandwiches that pair well with bacon jam.
Perhaps the most obvious choice, burgers and bacon have been a failsafe combination for years. Add a little bacon jam to your beef to give it a new lease on life. It pairs exceptionally well with cheddar cheese on top.
Take a whole new approach to the bacon, lettuce, tomato combo. Spread some bacon jam on toasted wheat bread and then add fresh, crispy lettuce. You can give it a mouth-watering Southern twist by replacing ripe red tomato slices with fried green tomatoes.
Once you try a grilled cheese with bacon jam, you’ll think the sandwich was invented as a vehicle for this spread. Try it on sourdough with a combination of cheeses - cheddar, gouda, and pepper jack make an excellent trio.
The snooziest of lunch meats can transform into something exciting with a bit of bacon jam spread on top. Add Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, fresh lettuce, and a few avocado slices to really perk up your lunch break. It’s especially good on potato bread.
Double the pig, double the flavor. Add a spoonful of bacon jam to your ham sandwich, throw on some Havarti cheese and a few pickles. This one is especially delectable on toasted rye bread with a dash of honey mustard.
Just about any sub sandwich can benefit from a generous helping of bacon jam. You can add some fresh veggies - cucumbers work nicely with most sub meats. The crunch and smokiness of the bacon jam will transform this old staple into a new favorite.
Barbecue sandwiches can achieve a whole new level of scrumptiousness with some bacon jam in the mix. The flavor of bacon jam mixes nicely with any smoky barbecue sauce, and it adds just the right amount of crispy crunch to the sandwich.
Forget the PB&J you loved as a kid. Ditch the grape jelly and use bacon jam for a grownup twist on this perennial childhood favorite. It pairs fantastically with smooth peanut butter. You can try it on plain white bread or a tasty artisan bun for a more sophisticated touch.
Try one of these bacon jam sandwiches, and make your lunch a little more exciting. With so many combinations to choose from, you’ll never look at a PB&J or grilled cheese the same way again.
Shop our entire collection of bacon jam products now!
]]>Bacon jam is crispy and savory, with a delightful jammy texture that makes it an excellent addition to just about any recipe. It comes in a variety of types, from Classic Uncured Bacon Jam to the sweet heat of Honey Habanero Bacon Jam and delightful tang of Sweet Chili Bacon Jam.
Part of the reason bacon jam is skyrocketing in popularity is because it is such a versatile condiment. There are practically no menus or dining spots that can’t be improved with the addition of bacon jam.
Below is a sampling of the many venues in which bacon jam has created a splash and delighted taste buds.
Bacon is a no-brainer for breakfast, and the crispy, smoky flavor of bacon jam makes this meal worth getting out of bed for. Bacon jam can show up at the breakfast table in countless ways: as a delicious strata, as an ingredient in omelets, even as a topping for French toast.
If you need a midday pick-me-up in the culinary department, bacon jam has got you covered. Liven up your lunch break by adding bacon jam to your daily sandwich, like this turkey and avocado delight. Bacon jam can even improve soups and stews, an excellent lunch choice on a cold day.
The possibilities for a bacon jam-inspired dinner menu are endless. You can use bacon jam to dress up an entree like baked salmon or Swedish meatballs. Or you can add it to a side dish like baked potatoes or pasta salad.
Start a meal off right by featuring an appetizer involving bacon jam. This bacon jam Caprese salad is sure to get your taste buds in gear. There’s also this tantalizing gorgonzola flatbread to whet your appetite, or you can give a bacon ranch cheese ball a try.
Every party needs good food in order to be a success. Wow your guests with jalapeno poppers topped with bacon jam. Pair them with these wings and potato skins to keep them coming back for more. It’s also hard to beat bacon jam sliders.
Thanks to its jammy consistency, bacon jam is also an easy addition to chip dips that are sure to be a hit. Try this bacon jam crabby dip with toast points. Bacon jam is also an excellent ingredient to liven up traditional dips like queso or ranch dip; serve them with a mix of fresh veggies and chips.
Who doesn’t love a mixture of savory and sweet? These bacon jam S’mores will make you want to camp out every night. You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with these apple bacon jam turnovers.
Think about it: just about everyone loves bacon. Add a smoky flavor and irresistible texture, and this condiment is bound to acquire an ever-growing fanbase.
TBJ Gourmet’s bacon jam adds some flavor and flair to just about any dish, making it one of the most versatile condiments available.
]]>However, when you taste the final product, something is missing. What could it be? Chances are, what you need is a good finishing salt
At TBJ Gourmet, we provide the highest quality, tastiest bacon jam available, but that’s not all we have. We offer a wide selection of delicious condiments made from the highest-quality ingredients. We are guaranteed to maximize your efforts in the kitchen and please every taste bud around your dinner table.
Among the products we offer are several varieties of finishing salts. Once you’ve tried them, you won’t believe you ever cooked without them. To learn a little more about finishing salts and how to use them, read on.
We are all familiar with salt. It’s an essential food staple, an ingredient that practically every recipe calls for and every kitchen has on hand. However, finishing salts are different from the table salt most recipes call for. It’s more of a gourmet salt.
As the name implies, finishing salts are meant to be used as the final touch on your dish. They add a last bit of flavor that takes your food from just fine to “everyone wants seconds.”
The suitable finishing salt can complement the flavors of your dish, bringing them out without overpowering them. It can add a little kick of heat or a wisp of smoke to that dish you planned so carefully and worked so hard to create.
There is no one-size-fits-all type of finishing salt. It is crucial to choose the one that best fits the dish you are preparing, accentuating its flavors and adding a hint of just the right element to make it perfect.
For instance, a dash of our Smoked Bacon Salt is perfect for seasoning steaks, fish, or greens. It’s a pink Himalayan salt with a touch of pepper and a mouth-watering infusion of bacon.
Then there’s our Smoked Bacon Maple Sugar Rub for dishes that need a hint of sweetness to perfect them. This finishing salt features antioxidants and nutrients you won’t find in regular sugar, making it a healthy yet delicious rub for glazing meats and vegetables. It’s also made with real Canadian maple sugar! Try it on yams. You won’t be disappointed.
If your culinary creation needs a spicy kick to round it out, our Himalayan Ghost Salt will do the trick nicely. A dash of ghost pepper is just enough to add a little lift without going overboard, making it an excellent touch for roasted meats and grilled vegetables.
Using finishing salts is easy, but you don’t want to go overboard. Use them sparingly. Sprinkle a little bit over the surface, and you’ll be surprised how perfect the effect will be on your taste buds.
The same idea applies to our bacon jam: sometimes, you just need that little something extra to give your food the taste it needs to be perfect. Let us know if we can help you at all in choosing the right kinds of bacon jam or other additives for your dishes!
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Whether you like TBJ Gourmet’s Classic Bacon Jam or one of our unique flavors like Honey Habanero or Maple & Bourbon, this delicious condiment is perfect for meals morning, noon and night. Here are some creative ways to serve bacon jam that’ll be a hit with your friends and family.
Greet the sunrise with coffee and buttermilk biscuits spread with sweet and smoky bacon jam. Any bread will work – toast, English muffins, and croissants pair well with bacon jam, too.
Here’s an idea for how to serve bacon jam that puts a fun twist on the classic breakfast combo of bacon and eggs. Fill an omelet with a generous amount of bacon jam for a savory yet sweet start to the day.
Whether they’re cut into finger sandwiches for snacks or hors d'oeuvres or part of lunch at home or away, bacon jam is a delicious partner to pimiento cheese spread and your favorite bread.
Are you creating a charcuterie board with your favorite meats, cheeses, and crackers? Bacon jam is a natural addition, adding smoky sweetness to your spread.
Bacon jam makes the most of hamburgers and cheeseburgers, so make sure to bring this smoky, sweet condiment along for your next football tailgate party or when grilling burgers at home.
Let a block of cream cheese come to room temperature, and top it with bacon jam. Serve as a spread with your favorite crackers. Quick, simple, and delicious.
Bacon jam will make your toasty grilled cheese even better. Spread bread with butter or mayonnaise on the outside and bacon jam on the inside, then fry it up on a griddle with sharp cheddar cheese, swiss, Havarti, or American cheese – whatever you like.
Are you serving up baked beans with grilled chicken or ribs? Give your beans the smoky sweetness of bacon jam by adding a tablespoon or two before baking.
Give the old stand-by a new twist. Make your favorite meatloaf recipe and bake as usual, but top it with bacon jam during its last few minutes in the oven. You won’t want to make meatloaf any other way ever again.
Make your bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich even more bacony by spreading toasted bread with bacon jam before adding the three main ingredients.
Coat Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, or any other vegetables you like to roast with bacon jam and a sprinkling of salt. Roast in the oven, taking care to cook at a medium temperature so the bacon jam won’t scorch.
Make your salad greens irresistible with bacon vinaigrette dressing. Just add a generous tablespoon of bacon jam to your usual vinaigrette dressing recipe or ready-made oil and vinegar dressing.
The versatility of TBJ Gourmet bacon jam is matched only by its deliciousness. And because our bacon jam comes in a variety of flavors, there’s practically no end to the creative ways to serve bacon jam.
Whether you’re spreading it on biscuits and burgers or using it as a base for sauces and dressings, TBJ Gourmet bacon jam is the secret ingredient to elevate any dish. Try it today!
]]>Because bacon jam is such a tasty and versatile treat, its uses, pairings, and incarnations are practically limitless. It can add a mouth-watering twist to breakfast omelets, burgers, sandwiches, hors d'oeuvre trays, entrees, and even desserts.
With bacon jam becoming ever more popular, a common question arises: what’s in bacon jam? What secret ingredients make this sweet and savory relish so tantalizing?
The list is more straightforward than you might expect.
You can choose from a variety of bacon jam flavors, or even make it yourself, so the ingredient list may vary depending on which type you purchase or create. With that in mind, here are the essential ingredients of bacon jam:
If you prefer bacon jam that is less sweet, you can reduce or remove the maple syrup. You can also reduce the amount of brown sugar, although removing it entirely is not recommended.
For extra heat, finely chopped peppers can be added. Jalapenos, habaneros, or chilis will add flavor and some kick to the jam. Make sure to remove any seeds unless you want four-alarm-spicy bacon jam.
Again, no two recipes will be the same because such a wide variety of bacon jams exists. Still, the basic formula for creating bacon jam is relatively simple.
First, the bacon is cooked until crispy. Crispy bacon is an absolute must for bacon jam - that crunch is essential in every bite.
The onions and shallots are then caramelized, usually in the fat from the fried bacon.
Once the onions and shallots have properly caramelized, the crispy bacon, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, and garlic are mixed in and simmered. This mixture simmers until it reaches a thick, jam-like consistency.
The bacon jam must then cool completely before it can be transferred to a jar.
The beauty of bacon jam is that it can be paired with so many items and used in so many recipes:
With its simple ingredients, delicious balance of savory, smoky, and sweet flavors, and unique crispy/jammy texture, bacon jam is an excellent addition to any menu. Don’t take our word for it, though. Try TBJ Gourmet bacon jam for yourself. Whether you get creative with one of the delicious recipes above or just eat it straight from the jar, your taste buds will rejoice.
Baconize your life today with TBJ Gourmet!
]]>It’s not hard to understand why bacon jam is such a hit. This delectable spread combines smokey, savory, and sweet flavors with everyone’s perennial favorite - crispy, mouth-watering bacon.
If you haven’t tried bacon jam, you definitely should. A wide variety of bacon jam flavors is available for purchase, and it’s an amazingly versatile condiment. You can use it at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, for appetizers or snacks, and even in desserts.
When you do make the right choice and decide to try bacon jam for yourself, make sure you store it properly. As with any food product, improper storage can lead to serious health risks.
The last thing you want to do after you’ve opened a new jar of bacon jam to make a delicious recipe is to pop the top back on and leave it on the counter. Bacon jam should never be stored at room temperature.
When stored at room temperature, bacon jam, like many other foods, can become a breeding ground for Clostridium botulinum, a spore-forming bacteria and nerve toxin that can cause botulism in humans. Botulism attacks the nervous system and can cause paralysis, breathing problems, and even death.
To avoid this illness, never, under any circumstances, store your bacon jam at room temperature. Instead, you should refrigerate or freeze it.
Bacon jam can be safely refrigerated for two to four weeks. Any amount that you keep in the fridge will need to be used within that length of time.
You can store bacon jam in any refrigerator-safe container. Many bacon jam enthusiasts choose to use mason jars for aesthetic reasons. You can certainly go that route if you wish, but don’t feel locked into it. Even simple tupperware will suffice to keep your bacon jam safe in the refrigerator.
If you know you won’t use all of your bacon jam before the allotted two to four weeks have passed, your best bet is to freeze it instead.
Bacon jam freezes and thaws quite well, so if you know you aren’t going to use it in the next few weeks, try freezing it instead. Bacon jam can be safely kept in the freezer for up to six months. You can use any freezer-safe container to store your bacon jam.
To thaw the bacon jam, place it in the fridge. It will need to thaw for around 24 hours, depending on the amount you are thawing. You cannot refreeze bacon jam once it has been thawed.
Here’s a helpful tip: when you freeze your bacon jam, separate it out into servings. Estimate the amount you will need at a time and only place that much in each container. That way, when you thaw it out, none of it will go to waste.
If you store your bacon jam correctly, it will last you for many, many meals, snacks, and appetizers. From breakfast to lunch to dinner to dessert, there’s no dish that can’t be enhanced with TBJ Gourmet bacon jam. Try it for yourself today!
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At TBJ Gourmet, we make all of our delicious, high-quality bacon jam varieties with crispy, smoky, savory bacon as the main ingredient. Blended with juicy onions and just enough peppers to add a subtle kick, real grade-A maple syrup rounds the flavor out with a sweetness that perfectly complements the other ingredients.
TBJ Gourmet maple bacon jam pairs well with countless dishes because of its well-balanced blend of flavors and unique texture.
Upgrade your breakfast omelet by adding maple bacon jam. You can add bacon jam as an ingredient while making your omelet or spoon a dollop on top after the omelet is done.
If you prefer scrambled eggs, stirring in a spoonful of maple bacon jam will add sweetness and crunch. You can also spoon a layer of bacon jam over the top of the eggs once they are plated.
You haven’t had a real breakfast treat until you’ve cut open a hot, flakey, buttery biscuit and spooned some maple bacon jam into it. Crispy bacon and sweet maple syrup mixed with a little melted butter make a delicious, fluffy biscuit irresistible.
Instead of pouring plain old syrup over your waffles, top them with a few spoonfuls of maple bacon jam. The mixture of savory and sweet will elevate your breakfast experience to new heights. Maple bacon jam goes perfectly with pancakes and french toast, as well.
Maple bacon jam isn’t just for breakfast. Pair it with a few crisp leaves of lettuce and a juicy, ripe red tomato for an unforgettable BLT sandwich. Make sure to toast your bread. For a Southern twist, replace the red tomatoes with fried green tomatoes - your taste buds will thank you.
What burger isn’t improved with bacon? Add maple bacon jam to your next cookout for an unexpected, delicious twist. Spread a spoonful of bacon jam on top of your burger patty, then add the fixings. Don’t forget the cheese - maple bacon jam is especially tantalizing when paired with cheddar.
Speaking of cheese, nothing will dress up your next dinner party like the addition of maple bacon jam to your cheeseboard. If you want to assemble an hors d'oeuvre platter to die for, include brie, creamy blue cheese, kalamata olives, candied walnuts, and pickled green beans, and, of course, a generous serving of maple bacon jam. Your guests will keep coming back for more.
TBJ Gourmet’s luscious maple bacon jam is as versatile as it is delicious. Add it to your breakfast to start the day off right. Level up your lunch by adding a sweet crunch. Heat up your cookouts or sweeten up your appetizers. You’ll never run out of creative ways to use maple bacon jam.
Try it today and see for yourself!
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