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  1. Mayamelissa on Chapter 1 Sun 23 Dec 2018 12:01AM UTC

    amongst the bacon jam
    bacon jam?!

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    1. Convenient_Coma on Chapter 1 Sun 23 Dec 2018 01:16AM UTC

      Perhaps more of a relish than a jam. To die for.

      1 ½ lb bacon
      2 cup diced vidalia onion
      1 tbsp brunoised roasted garlic
      1 tsp chili powder
      ½ tsp ground ginger
      ½ tsp ground mustard
      ½ cup bourbon
      ¼ cup maple syrup
      ⅓ cup sherry vinegar
      ⅓ cup brown sugar

      1. Cook bacon in a skillet. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Reserve browned bits and 1 tbsp fat in pan.
      2. Add onion and garlic to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
      3. Add bourbon and maple syrup and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, scraping up the brown bits.
      4. Add vinegar and brown sugar and return to a boil.
      5. Add chili powder, ginger and ground mustard. Mix well.
      6. Add reserved cooked bacon broken into pieces; reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally until liquid reduced to a thick glaze, about 10 minutes.
      7. Transfer mixture to a food processor and pulse until it has the consistency of a chunky jam. Refrigerate in an airtight container at least 1 hour and up to 4 weeks.
      8. Serve with a runny French cheese and crusty baguette. Wine pairing: a Sauterne if you like sweet and crisp Pinot Grigio if you like contrast. Yum.

      Last Edited Sun 23 Dec 2018 01:18AM UTC

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