Bacon Jam

Brew some strong coffee

Ingredients

Some other ingredients

Fry up the bacon

Lower bacon finished first

Chop the onion

Fry the bacon/onion mixture

Add remaining ingredients and reduce for a couple hours

Cool, pulse in food processor, put in canning jar..seal


Bacon Jam Recipe:

• 1 1/2 pound smoked bacon
• 1 medium sized onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 6 Tbs brown sugar
• 1 cup strong black coffee
• 3 Tbs real maple syrup
• 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces. Fry over 350* indirect heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon starts to crisp.

Remove bacon and put into separate pot. *Add the onion to the bacon, and cook until the onion begins to brown and caramelize, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 3 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat for two hours, stirring occasionally. If the mixture gets too thick, add a little more coffee (upwards of 6 additional ounces.)

After two hours, the bacon should be very tender and the liquid should be somewhat thick but not stiff (when you pulse the mixture in the food processor, the liquid will be fully incorporated).

Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the bacon mixture to a food processor and pulse until the jam is somewhat smooth, but retains some texture.

Store in the refrigerator. When ready to use, allow to come to room temperature.

Guys, this is ridiculously addicting...crack in a jar. Sweet, salty and spicy all rolled into one simple dish.

And the applications are endless...toast some bread, on cheddar/garlic biscuits, use them with sliders/burgers, etc.