Bacon Jam

I've read about bacon but never got around to actually taste or prepare it.  Every time I read the delicious ingredients of this jam, my mouth waters.  So finally last weekend, I made a fresh batch and boy, oh boy! was it ever delicious!  It's rich, smoky, salty and sweet... It is a bit time consuming but the end product is worth every minute spent in the kitchen.

You can serve this jam with pancakes, eggs or French toast for brunch. You can also use this jam as a spread for sandwiches (think BLT or grilled cheese!) or to accompany cheese and crackers.

There’s a lot of difference recipes out there and I combined a few of my favorite ones to create this perfect jam. 

Why not prepare a nice jar for your loved ones for the holidays?

Once prepared, this recipe can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month. 

Bacon Jam 
Yields 1 to 2 cups 

Ingredients 

• 1 pound of bacon, chopped in 1-inch pieces 
• 1 medium onion, diced 
• ¾ cup brewed coffee (drip or instant) 
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped 
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 
• ¼ cup of brown sugar 
• ¼ cup maple syrup 
• ¼ cup Bourbon or Whiskey 

Directions
In a pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until all the fat is rendered and the pieces are starting to become crispy.
With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and reserve. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
Reduce the heat to medium low and cook the onions in the bacon fat until they are translucent.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Deglaze with the apple cider vinegar.
Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, and Bourbon.
Return the cooked bacon to the pot.
Simmer for 1 to 2 hours until the mixture has reduced to a syrupy mixture and most of the liquids have evaporated. 

*You can also transfer all the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse for a couple of seconds to chop the ingredients but you also want to preserve the chunky texture of the jam.

Enjoy!

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