Apple Bacon Relish Recipe

This Apple Bacon Relish recipe is inspired by a popular Southern restaurant's fall menu! Sweet and savory, it's the perfect topping for pork tenderloin, chops, or even grilled chicken. Crisp bacon, tart apples, and a touch of sweetness make this relish an unforgettable side dish. Easy to make in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 243.9 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Bacon Relish

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How to Make Apple Bacon Relish

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and crumble. Set aside.
  2. Reserve 1 teaspoon of bacon fat in the pan; discard the rest.
  3. Add 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped, to the pan and sauté until starting to turn golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add 1 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced, and 1 clove garlic, minced, to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until apples are crisp-tender.
  7. Stir in the crumbled bacon.
  8. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature over your favorite protein.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

122g

Fat

11g

Carbs

13g