BBQ jams and chilli jams are fruit preserves cooked down with sugar and vinegar, used to glaze meat at the end of a cook or served with cheese, eggs and cold cuts. This shelf runs from chilli jams by Tracklements, Mitch's Preserves, Flavour & Spice and Proud Phoenix & Co to Mitch's Preserves fruit jams and Tracklements mint jelly for roast lamb. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which jam should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Fresh Chilli Jam | Tracklements | Red pepper chilli jam, medium (4/11) | Chicken, pork, prawns, cheese |
| Fresh Mint Jelly | Tracklements | Mint jelly, cool as (0/11) | Roast lamb, chops |
| Chilli Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Tomato and capsicum chilli jam, medium (5/11) | Eggs, baked brie, prawns |
| Chilli Chai Jam | Flavour & Spice | Citrus chai chilli jam, medium (5/11) | Chicken, pork, burgers |
| Pork Chilli Jam with Pork Crackle | Proud Phoenix & Co | Pork chilli jam, mild (3/11) | Eggs, bao, banh mi |
| Apricot Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Golden apricot, cool as (0/11) | Scones, glazed ham, roast pork |
| Pineapple Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Pineapple and lemon, cool as (0/11) | Toast, glazed ham |
| Fig Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Fig and orange, cool as (0/11) | Cheese boards, cured meats |
| Plum & Raspberry Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Plum and raspberry, cool as (0/11) | Sharp cheddar, croissants |
| Strawberry Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Classic strawberry, cool as (0/11) | Scones, toast |
| Strawberry & Rhubarb Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Strawberry and rhubarb, cool as (0/11) | Scones, sourdough |
| Raspberry Jam | Mitch's Preserves | Tart raspberry, cool as (0/11) | Toast, sponge, yoghurt |
Mitch's Fourberries and Blackberry jams are on the shelf too, for pancakes, damper and buttered toast.
How to use jam on the BBQ
- Glaze late. Brush chilli jam or apricot jam onto ham, pork belly or chicken in the last 10 minutes so it sets without burning.
- Loosen thick jam with a splash of vinegar, juice or water so it brushes on evenly.
- Serve chilli jam with cheese and crackers, on scrambled eggs or beside a burger.
- Mint jelly and roast lamb is the classic pairing.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Chilli jam vs chutney vs relish
Chilli jam is sweet, sticky and glossy with a chilli kick, so it doubles as a glaze. Chutney is usually chunkier and spiced, cooked low for longer, and suits cheese and cold meats. Relish is sharper and more savoury, made for snags and burgers. See chutney, relish and condiments.
Australian-made and gluten free jam
Mitch's Preserves is made in Warrnambool, Victoria, and Flavour & Spice in Queensland. Tracklements is British, with its mint jelly hand-made in Wiltshire. All the Mitch's Preserves and Tracklements jams here, plus the Flavour & Spice Chilli Chai Jam, are listed gluten free. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change. Browse the Mitch's Preserves and Tracklements ranges.
Glazing a ham or a rack of ribs? See glazes, pork and lamb.
Frequently asked questions
What is chilli jam used for?
Chilli jam is a sweet, sticky chilli preserve used as a glaze for chicken, pork and prawns, and as a condiment with cheese, crackers, eggs and burgers.
Can you glaze ham with jam?
Yes. Apricot, pineapple or chilli jam all make a ham glaze. Loosen the jam with a splash of juice or vinegar and brush it on in the last stage of cooking so it sets glossy.
What goes with mint jelly?
Mint jelly is the traditional partner for roast lamb, lamb chops and cutlets. Tracklements Fresh Mint Jelly pairs clean mint with a cider-vinegar tang.
Is chilli jam hot?
Most chilli jams sit in the medium range. On Hub Heat, Tracklements Fresh Chilli Jam is 4/11, Mitch's Preserves Chilli Jam and Flavour & Spice Chilli Chai Jam are 5/11, and Proud Phoenix & Co Pork Chilli Jam is mild at 3/11.
Where can I buy chilli jam in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks chilli jams and fruit jams from Mitch's Preserves, Tracklements, Flavour & Spice and Proud Phoenix & Co, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.