Description
Bacon Jam is a bacon-based relish that is made by slow cooking bacon, onions, garlic, brown sugar, vinegar and spices. It is absolutely divine and a must-try. You can store for a little over a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat it in the microwave for short intervals at a reduced power.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Hickory Smoked Bacon Finely Chopped
- 2 Medium Onions Finely Diced
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
- ½ teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
- ½ teaspoons Ground Cumin
- ¼ cups Fresh Brewed Dark Coffee
- ½ teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
Preparation
In heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Tilt the pan to one side and carefully ladle off all but 2 tablespoons off excess grease. Add onions and salt, cook over low heat until browned and slightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook for additional 1 minute. Tilt pan and remove all but 1/2 tablespoon of excess grease.
Stir in brown sugar, cider vinegar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin, and prepared strong black coffee. Let mixture cook down until slightly thickened and browned, 20–25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar.
Serve warm over crusty french bread or crostini. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container or mason jar.
