Boozy Bacon Jam

A hint of heat from red pepper flakes is combined with the rich flavors of bacon, bourbon, and maple syrup to create the delightful concoction known as Boozy Bacon Jam. It's ideal for giving your favorite dishes a twist of sweetness and savory.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb 450g bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup 120ml strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup 120ml bourbon whiskey
• 1/4 cup 60ml maple syrup
• 1/4 cup 60ml brown sugar
• 1/4 cup 60ml apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Crisp up the chopped bacon by cooking it over medium-high heat in a large skillet

Take out the extra fat, leaving the skillet with about 2 tablespoons

To the skillet, add the minced garlic and the finely chopped onion

Saute them for approximately five minutes, or until the onion turns transparent and tender

After adding the bourbon whiskey and strong brewed coffee, stir to deglaze the pan and remove any browned bits from the bottom

Incorporate the apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and maple syrup

Toss to thoroughly mix in all the ingredients

After lowering the heat to low, simmer the mixture for thirty to forty minutes, or until it thickens and takes on the consistency of jam

Stir from time to time

To taste, add salt and black pepper for seasoning

To get the right amount of heat, adjust the red pepper flakes

Take it off the heat and allow it to cool a little

Once the jam is in a food processor, pulse it a few times to get the texture you wantchunky or smooth

Before putting the Boozy Bacon Jam in the refrigerator in an airtight container, let it cool completely

Serve the jam as a condiment for your favorite recipes, or on burgers, sandwiches, cheese, and crackers

Have fun!