BACON JAM

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BACON JAM

Ingredients

• 1 pound thick applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon
• 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce from a can of adobos
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until the fat is rendered and the bacon is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
2. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
3. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the skillet. Add the
4. onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the vinegar, coffee, brown sugar, Bourbon, chileand cumin and return the cooked bacon to the pan.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid turns syrupy, about 1 hour.
7. Transfer the jam to your food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
8. Spoon the bacon jam into jars and refrigerate.

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