Bacon Jam

By Chef Janice Kirich

Ingredients

1 lb. Market District Smokehouse Bacon
1/2 cup onion, small diced
5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup brewed Market District Coffee
1/4 cup Market District 100% Pure Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard

Serves: 32
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Directions:

In skillet, caramelize bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of rendered fat from pan.
Add onions and garlic to pan; sauté until golden, approximately 3 minutes.
Stir in brown sugar, coffee, syrup, vinegar and mustard; cook until mixture starts to thicken like jam, approximately 5 minutes.
Add bacon pieces and let cool.
If desired, place in food processor and hit pulse a couple of times to smooth consistency.
Place in pint container and refrigerate up to two weeks.

Nutritional Information (Per 1 Tbsp. Serving):

Calories 90, Fat 6g, Sat. Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 15mg, Sodium 270mg, Total Carbohydrate 5g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 5g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 0% DV, Vitamin C 0% DV, Calcium 0% DV, Iron 2% DV

Nutritional values are based on data from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding.