Bacon Jam!!

Ok, Some of you might be scratching your head on this recipe. This is the tastiest thing ever! Throw a spoon full on a burger, cracker or just eat plain by it's self. You will not be disappointed with one.

I found this recipe on Pinterest of course. The original post can be found here. It was very simple to put together and once you put in the crock pot, you leave it and forget about it. Well you can't really forget about it because it makes the whole house smell like a lovely bacon melody. Its a little salty and sweet and so damn good (excuse my french).

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Bacon Jam!!!

• 1-2 lb Bacon chopped
• 2 yellow onions diced
• 3 garlic cloves - peeled and minced or smashed
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3/4 cup brewed coffee

I love using the Bacon ends and pieces because it yields thinker, bigger and more bacon to me. Plus it's a lot cheaper then buying packages of bacon strips. Either way you go, you won't be wrong. 

Chop the bacon and add to the pan. Cook med - high heat until it is almost done. Then transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain. Drain off fat from skillet and reserve a couple tablespoons for onions. 

Dice the onions and garlic and add to skillet. Cook onions until they are translucent; about 6 minutes. 

Add the vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes.

Add bacon to mixture and combine. 

Then transfer mixture to a crock pot and cook on low, uncovered for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

Now transfer to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the Jam to airtight containers or mason jars. Let it cool completely and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. 

I put this jam on burgers and grill cheese sandwiches. You could grumble some on a salad, spread it on a bagel or toast; what ever you want to. It complements just about any dish.  

If I use this jam for with cheese and crackers, I will heat it up in the microwave for a min or 2. This helps with the spreading. You don't have to do this at all. The taste is wonderful cold or hot! Enjoy!