Homemade Bacon Jam

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked bacon, cut into small strips
• 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and diced small
• Sea Salt
• 1 jalapeno, seeded, and diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet to medium high heat....: Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add the sliced bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until the bacon is crispy.

2. 2

   Remove the pan from the heat. Use a...: Remove the pan from the heat. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan. Drain all but about 3 Tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the skillet. Set the bacon aside for now.

3. 3

   Return the skillet to medium high heat and...: Return the skillet to medium high heat and add the onion and jalapeno. Cook, stirring often, until the onions have dark golden brown spots, about 10-12 minutes. You'll want them to have a lot of color on them.

4. 4

   To the skillet, add the vinegar, maple syrup,...: To the skillet, add the vinegar, maple syrup, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and cook on medium high heat for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has cooked off. The mixture should be somewhat thick and a spatula ran down the center of the pan should remain clear for a few seconds.

5. 5

   Stir the crispy bacon into the mixture. Remove...: Stir the crispy bacon into the mixture. Remove it from the heat and let it cool. Transfer it to a serving dish or a lidded container for chilled storage. Bacon jam should keep for up to a week.