Spicy Chipotle Bacon Jam Recipe

Step 1

Chop the bacon into 1" pieces and cook until about halfway done.

Step 2

Pour off all the fat that has accumulated in the pan. Save it--good stuff!

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, garlic in fermented honey, salt, and smoked pepper.

Step 4

Continue cooking until the bacon is mostly cooked and the onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes over medium heat.

Step 5

Pour off as much of the rest of the fat as you can. Save it!

Step 6

Add the chipotles in adobo, honey, vinegar, and instant coffee.

Step 7

Continue cooking over medium heat until it has a jammy texture and is dark in color and the onions are brown and soft all the way through, an additional 20-30 minutes.

Step 8

Spoon off as much additional fat as you can (if there is any left), and scrape all the jam into the bowl of your food processor.

Step 9

Pulse until you like the texture.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings if it needs it.

Step 11

Pack into a clean jar or other lidded container and keep in the fridge.

Step 12

RFor best flavor and to make sure the jam is spreadable, reheat portions for a few seconds in the microwave.