Bacon Jam

By Mother_Daniel

Delicious on grilled cheese, hamburgers and even french toast!

Called to my attention by my sister, Dawna, who found it on Serious Eats (http://www.seriouseats.com). Thank you, Dawna!

Ingredients

• 1 ib. Bacon, finely chopped
• 1 C. onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)
• 1/2 t. red pepper flakes
• 1/2 C. brewed coffee
• 1/3 C. apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 C packed dark brown sugar
• 3 T. Real maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet or dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned, 10 - 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from skillet. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in coffee, vinegar, brown sugar and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Add bacon and stir to combine.

Reduce heat to a bare simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is syrupy, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 weeks.