Bacon Jam Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound hickory smoked bacon slices finely chopped
• 1 large yellow onion finely diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup fresh brewed dark coffee
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, move the cooked bacon to paper towels to drain. Tilt the pan to one side and carefully ladle off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.

2. 2

   Add the onions and salt; cook over low heat until browned and slightly caramelized. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Tilt the pan and remove all but ½ tablespoon of excess grease.

3. 3

   Stir in the cooked bacon, brown sugar, cider vinegar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin, and prepared strong black coffee. Let the mixture cook down until slightly thickened and browned, 20-25 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar. Serve warm over crusty French bread or crostini.