bacon and onion jam

Buffalo Bacon and Onion Jam

A delicious extra for any burger, sandwich, or snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb thick smoked bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup coffee brewed
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Somerset Ridge Buffalo Blush
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a large sauce pan an over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon starts to get crispy and set aside
  2. reserve 1 tablespoon of the grease in the pan
  3. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes
  4. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute
  5. Add the vinegar and deglaze the pan
  6. Add the coffee, brown sugar, maple syrup, Buffalo Blush Wine, bacon, chipotle chilies, cumin and pepper, reduce the heat and simmer until reduced to a syrupy consistency, about 1-2 hours
  7. Process the jam in a food processor to smooth it out a bit but not too much as you want to have the texture of the bacon

Notes

**If you do not finish it all in one sitting, store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.**