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Bacon Jam

The ultimate condiment, Sweet, smokey, tangy, perfect for crackers and cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Aging time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Ingredient, Pickle, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 1082 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Bacon Thick Cut, cut to 1/2"
  • 2 ea sweet onions Large, rough dice
  • 4 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup Coffee STRONG
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Thyme Fresh Picked
  • 3/4 tsp Black Pepper Fresh Grind
  • 1 ea Jalapeno Seeded, diced
  • 1 clove garlic peeled, minced
  • 1 oz Bourbon Decent stuff

Instructions
 

  • In a large frying pan over medium high heat, add bacon, cook until cooked but not quite crisp (10-12 minutes)
  • Remove bacon and reserve, remove all but 1 tbsp of the fat
  • Add onions, jalapeno, and garlic and cook until onions are softened and translucent, 5-10 minutes, add sugar, toss to coat and reduce to medium low.
  • Cook to caramelize the onions, ~15-20 minutes
  • Add back the bacon, coffee, water, herbs, spices, bourbon and bump heat to medium
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until we have a thick jam. ~30-40 minutes
  • Season, taste and adjust balance.
  • Package in non reactive container, and chill for at last 4 hours, overnight is better.

Notes

Just another basic jam.
Perfect on a cheese board, or a cracker, or on toast, as a stuffing for a baked brie.
Adjust the flavors to your liking, add sugar for sweeter, vinegar for tang, add hot sauce for additional heat . 

Nutrition

Calories: 1082kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 29gFat: 90gSaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1514mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bacon, Chutney, Onion, Pickles, Spread
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