Bacon Jam

By Valarie

Serve on hamburgers

Ingredients

• 12 strips thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch lardons
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 Spanish onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Render the bacon in a pan over low heat with 1/4 cup water until crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet and add the canola oil and onions. Sweat the onions over low heat until translucent and lightly caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes, and then transfer to a nonreactive bowl.