Bacon Jam

Ingredients

• 1 pound thick cut bacon slices (cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 1/2 sweet onion (sliced)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar (tightly packed)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon: Place the bacon into a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook until the fat has rendered, 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Add onion. Saute: Add in onion and saute until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in brown sugar: Stir in the brown sugar.

4. 4

   Add beef broth. Simmer: Pour in 1 cup of the beef broth. Simmer until the mixture has reduced and is thickened, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add remaining beef broth. Simmer: Pour in another cup of beef broth. Simmer until the mixture has reduced, about 10 minutes. Continue this process until all the beef broth has been used.

6. 6

   Add honey and seasonings. Blend: Transfer the bacon mixture to a blender. Add in honey, paprika, and black pepper. Blend for about 30 seconds. The mixture should be chunky, not smooth.

7. 7

   Stir in butter. Store or serve: Add in butter and stir until melted. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Warm before using.