Bacon Jam

By Love2cook_

Great Xmas Gift

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1" strips
• 2 cups finely chopped shallots
• 4 small cloves chopped (1 T)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Spread half of bacon in a single layer in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned. Transfer to paper towel to drain. Repeat, and reserve bits and 1 T fat from pan. Add shallots and garlic and cook till translucent, about 5 mins. Add chili powder, ginger, and mustard, cook stirring 1 minute. Increase heat to high and add bourbon and maple syrup. Bring to boil, scrapping up browned bits. Add vinegar and brown sugar and return to boil. Add bacon and simmer stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces to a thick glaze. Transfer mixture to food processor and pulse till consistency of chunky jam. Refrigerate airtight container for up to a month.