Bacon Jam

This may be one of the greatest condiments/dips/meals every created. What more can you say? Bacon and jam. Bacon jam takes a little bit of time to make but, one you are done you will be so happy you took the time to make it. GO BACON JAM!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds bacon chopped

• 2 teaspoons butter

• 4 large yellow onions, diced

• 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder

• 1/2 cup water

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt to taste

Directions:

• Cut bacon into around 1 inch wide pieces

• Place bacon into a large pot and heat at medium high until the bacon is foamy on top and crispy

• Strain bacon grease out of the pot and set bacon on a paper towel to cool

• Add 2 tablespoons of bacon grease into the pot where you cooked the bacon

• Add butter, onions, salt, pepper, chipotle powder and water

• On medium heat cook onions until they are soft and translucent

• Chop up the cooled down bacon into small pieces

• Add brown sugar, sherry vinegar, bacon and thyme to the onions

• Cook on medium heat until the bacon jam becomes a light mahogany color and the texture of jam

• Turn off heat

• Mix in balsamic vinegar and olive oil

• Let come to room temperature and serve with toasted baguettes

ENJOY!