Bacon Jam

 Great on burgers, hot dogs, biscuits, crackers and even chicken.  

BACON JAM

Ingredients:

*1 pound thick cut bacon

*1 large white onion, chopped finely

*3 garlic cloves, minced

*1 teaspoon chili powder

*1 teaspoon smoked paprika 

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*2 tablespoons BBQ sauce

*1/2 cup hot honey (regular honey if you don't like heat)

*1/8-1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

*1/2 cup brown sugar  (I use dark)

Directions:

~Cut up 1 pound bacon into small pieces (about 1/2 inch).

~In a large skillet, cook bacon until they start to get  crispy (not to crispy)

~Remove bacon from pan and place on a paper towel.

~Drain all but about 3 tablespoons of bacon grease.

~Add 1 large finely chopped white onion and cook until light golden brown, stirring often.

~Add 3 minced garlic cloves, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

~Add 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup hot honey (or regular honey),  and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar.  

~Cook over medium-low heat until mixture becomes thick, stirring often.

~Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar until well incorporated.

~Chop up cooled bacon.

~Stir in bacon into sauce. 

~Cook for another 4-6 minutes, stirring continuously (until it's thick like jam).

~Pour into a pint size canning jar or a container that you can cover.

~Cover and refrigerate.