Bacon Jam
Ingredients
| 1 lb of thick sliced bacon | ||
| 1 tbs butter | ||
| 1 onion, minced | ||
| 3 tbs brown sugar | ||
| 2 garlic cloves, minced | ||
| 2 tsp paprika | ||
| 1 tsp chili powder | ||
| 1 tsp ground mustard | ||
| 1/2 tsp ginger | ||
| 2 tbs balsamic vinegar | ||
| 3 tbs maple syrup | ||
| 2 tbs Sriracha | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste |
This is a delicious jam that works well slathered on crusty bread.
- Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces and render using medium heat and cook for about minutes, turning frequently.
- Drain all but 1 tbs of fat fro the pan then add the butter.
- Add the onion and brown sugar, vinegar, maple syrup and caramelize the onions for about 15 minutes.
- Add the spices and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the bacon back in and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool.
- Remove any fat that remains on the top of the mixture.
- Add mixture to a food processor and pulse until desired consistency is reached.
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