Bacon Jam

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Bacon Jam

Description

I saw this thing called Bacon Jam being served on one of the episodes of Eat St. on Food Network. So off I went in search of a recipe and found this one by Not Quite Nigella. I did make a slight adjustment.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 2 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 2 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 10-15
  • 1 smoked bacon


  • 4 garlic cloves


  • 1medium brown onion, sliced


  • 3 brown sugar


  • tabasco sauce


  • 1 brewed coffee


  • 1⁄4 apple cider vinegar


  • 1⁄4 maple syrup


  • black pepper


  • water

Directions

  • In a non stick pan, fry the bacon in batches until lightly browned and beginning to crisp.
  • Fry the onion and garlic in the rendered bacon fat on medium heat until translucent.
  • Transfer the bacon, onion and garlic into a heavy based cast iron pot and add the rest of the ingredients except for the water.
  • Simmer for 2 hours adding 1/4 of a cup of water every 25-30 minutes or so and stirring.
  • When ready, cool for about 15-20 minutes and then place in a food processor. Pulse for 2-3 seconds so that you leave some texture to the “jam” or of course you could keep whizzing and make it a smoother and more paste like.
  • Serve on your favorite burger, grilled cheese, as an appetizer on crusty bread.
  • The possibilities are endless.
  • Enjoy.