BACON ONION JAM

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. thick-cut bacon, cut into ½” pieces 
• 1 Tbsp. salted butter
• 1 lb. sweet onions, about 4 medium onions
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• 1 ½ Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• ¼ tsp. salt, plus more to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional

Directions

• Add bacon to a large skillet over medium heat. Spread it out in a single layer and cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, line a plate with a paper towel. Once bacon is fully cooked and crispy, remove it from the pan and place on the paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet.
• Add butter and onions to the skillet. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until onions are golden brown and caramelized.
• Stir in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering for 8-10 minutes, or until thickened and reaches a jam-like consistency.
• Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Recipe courtesy of London Brazil.