Bacon Jam

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces bacon
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup coffee (optional cola or beer)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional honey)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. 1
    Chop the bacon and cook until crisp.
  2. 2
    Remove bacon from the pot, drain on paper towels.
  3. 3
    Using a small ammount of the drippings saute onion and garlic 5 minutes until soft and golden.
  4. 4
    Return bacon to the pot and add remaining ingredients.
  5. 5
    Cook on medium heat about 1 half hour or until thickened to a jam like consistency.
  6. 6
    You can let it cool a bit and pulse in a food processor a couple of times for a finer texture.
  7. 7
    Store refrigerated for 1-2 weeks.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try