Bacon Jam Recipe
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Ingredients
By Measure
2# Good Quality Bacon - Cut Into 1 inch Pieces2 Large Yellow Onions - Julienned
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
4 Tbs Chopped Garlic
½ tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Cup Brewed Coffee
½ Cup Sherry Vinegar
1 Cup Bourbon
½ Cup Maple Syrup
¾ Cup Ketchup
Preparation
- In a saucepot render the bacon over medium-high heat until about 75 percent cooked
- Pour off about 3/4 of the bacon grease
- Add the onions and cook until very soft
- Add the brown sugar and cook until onions are caramelized
- Add the garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne and cook for 5 minutes
- Add the coffee, vinegar, bourbon and maple syrup and turn the heat to medium-low and cook until thick but not quite dry. Stir every 15 minutes or so to prevent sticking and burning.
- Add the ketchup and cook for 5 more minutes
- Let cool for 15 minutes then process in a food processor by pulsing 10-15 times or until you reach your desired consistency.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
- Makes about 1 quart of jam