Bacon Jam

Bacon Jam

An accompaniment for just about anything from pork tenderloin to ice cream.  No really.

1 1/2 lbs. bacon

2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

4 T. vegetable oil

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

3 T. liquid smoke

1/3 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. water

Cook bacon until tender-crisp (either bake at 350, or dice and brown in skillet).  Remove from grease to drain on paper towels until ready to use.

Heat oil in a skillet.  When very hot, add onionsand saute on high until caramelized (20-30 minutes), stirring often.  To caramelized onions, add the vinegar, liquid smoke, and brown sugar.  Stir until well-blended.  Add water, stir, boil until water evaporates.

 

Stir in bacon, and wah-lah!  Bacon Jam, at your service.

 

USE: in an omelet with gruyere cheese

 

USE: on a croissant with lettuce and tomato for a very special BJLT

 

USE: as a topping for mashed potatoes

 

USE: as a side on a charcuterie tray

 

You get the idea...