Bacon Jam

The best addition to your burgers, grilled sandwiches, burritos or even atop crostini.  Bacon Jam takes a bit longer to cook and caramelize but don’t let that scare you - it’s so easy!  Make it once and it will be your jam!

Ingredients:

1 package bacon

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

2 onions, diced

5 cloves garlic, diced

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 jalapeño, diced (optional)

1 Tbsp worstechire sauce

1/3 cup water

Directions:

Cook bacon in large pan over medium high heat. Move around frequently and cook until browned and almost crisp.

Use a slotted spoon and remove bacon from pan.  Set aside.

Add butter to pan over medium high heat and melt.  Add onion, cooking 5-7 minutes.  Add garlic, salt, pepper, brown sugar, tomato paste., worstechire and water to pan.  Mix well.  If desired, add jalapeño.

Turn heat down to low and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.  Return bacon to pan.  Mix well.  Cook another 20-30 minutes on low heat.  Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Use on burgers or burritos.  Store in airtight container for up to one week.