Bacon Jam adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Feed

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• 1 pound thick-cut smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, sliced thin
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup coffee
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

Details

Adapted from tastyapril.tumblr.com

Preparation

Step 1

Add bacon to large pot or dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove bacon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in pot.
Return pot to medium heat, add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Return bacon to pot, and stir in coffee, water, vinegar, maple syrup, sugar, allspice and chili powder. Bring to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until mixture achieves jammy consistency, about 1 ½ hours.
Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for 15 minutes. Once cool, use slotted spoon to transfer mixture to food processor, leaving behind excess fat. Pulse until finely chopped, about 5 pulses, or until mixture has reached desired consistency. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. This can also be frozen in an airtight container for 3 months.