Bacon Jam
Serves: 1 cup
 
Ingredients
  • ½ pound thick-cut bacon
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Let bacon cool; finely chop.
  2. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened, approximately 3 minutes. Add cider, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, tomato paste, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add bacon, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid reduces to a glaze consistency, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Let cool completely. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until needed, up to 3 days.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/bacon-jam-brussels-sprouts-squares/