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Bacon Jam

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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Keyword: appitizers, dip
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Bacon
  • ½ cup Sweet onion finely chopped (about ½ large onion)
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely diced (2 teaspoons)
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • ½ cup Dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Maple syrup
  • 1 cup Espresso coffee see notes
  • ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Render bacon in large pot with lid over medium heat.
  • Place onions in the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 50 to 60 minutes or until the jam becomes a thick paste.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool before placing in jars and putting in the fridge.

Notes

  • It's a savory jam that for sure is not for everyone, but kinda like beef jerky.
  • I found a good local coffee roaster that sold espresso beans. I also added twice more coffee beans than I normally would. Lastly, my coffee machine has a setting for espresso however if yours does not, roasting the coffee normally will do just fine.