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Bacon Jam

by: wanderash

April 16, 2011

4 4 Ratings

Serves about 2 cups

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Author Notes

I first stumbled upon these two beautiful words strung together via MrsWheelbarrow on twitter, which lead to a deeper dive into a few blogs which had recipes for bacon jam, then… I turned to my stash of homemade bacon.

For my spin on it, I gave it a sort of Mayan-Mexican twist. Cocoa nibs (roasted cocoa beans) impart the essence of chocolate without adding any sweetness. The ancho and chipotle give it a bit of spice and smoky flavor, while the cinnamon adds subtle warmth. I used agave syrup (you can use honey as a substitute) which is a sweet syrup made from the cactus where tequila comes from… hmmmm maybe I should try a batch with a shot of tequila in the mix. Beware, if served to guests, this will turn the most polite into gluttons and beggars. —wanderash

What You'll Need

Ingredients

1 pound bacon, cut into 1” pieces
1 onion, medium dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle powder (or smoked paprika)
¹/₄ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cocoa nibs, ground
³/₄ cup strong black coffee
¹/₄ cup cider vinegar
¹/₄ cup agave syrup (or honey)

Directions

Cook bacon in a skillet until fat is rendered and bacon is slightly crisp. Add the onion and sauté for about 3 minutes. Pour out half of the bacon fat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min.
Add the sugar, all of the spices and cocoa nibs and stir over heat for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer to a small pot and pour in coffee, vinegar, agave and water to cover. Simmer on low for about 3 hours. Add more water during the cooking if the liquid gets too low.
Transfer to a food processor and pulse until slightly smooth. I leave it a bit chunky with bacon bits. Serve with baguette and apple slices.

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My love for all things delicious lead me to the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and three years of working in restaurants and wineries in Napa Valley. My love of travel has propelled me all over the world. After living in Honduras and Mexico for the past 5 yrs., my two children, super-hero husband, and I have just moved to the Midwest....... A new chapter is unfolding....

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14 Reviews

Brotha P. April 22, 2011

eatable?

hardlikearmour April 22, 2011

O.M.G. You had me at bacon & jam, but when I read the actual recipe?!? Swoon!

wssmom April 21, 2011

I can so see myself as one of those gluttons and beggars ... this is incredible!

checker April 20, 2011

This is one of those recipes where when I read it I have to look around and pinch myself to be sure I am not dreaming. Amazing….

ALittleZaftig April 18, 2011

Can't wait to try this. The recipe looks amazing.

rickdabrewer April 18, 2011

mmmmm bacon jam

aargersi April 18, 2011

WOW! Genius! Looks ab-fab!!!!

Midge April 18, 2011

Oh man, sounds like heaven on baguette. Must try this.

wanderash April 22, 2011

We call it Pig on a Baguette, but heaven works well too!!

boulangere April 17, 2011

I almost can't comprehend the wonderfulness of this.

Mahdi April 17, 2011

absolutely disgusting looking...

mrslarkin April 17, 2011

don't yuck my yum.

fiveandspice April 17, 2011

So many of the most divinely delicious things in this world are. Don't judge a book by it's cover! This is definitely going into my recipe box!

boulangere April 18, 2011

Absolutely fantastic looking!

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