SLOW COOKER BACON JAM

By carrot123

APPETIZER TOPPING

Ingredients

• Ingredients
•  1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
•  2 medium yellow onions, diced small
•  3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
•  1/2 cup cider vinegar
•  1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
•  1/4 cup pure maple syrup
•  3/4 cup brewed coffee
• Cook's Note
• Spread this savory bacon jam on bread for a holiday appetizer and send your guests home with a jar.
• Everyday Food, December 2010

Preparation

Step 1

Slow-Cooker Bacon Jam




Spread this savory bacon jam on bread for a holiday appetizer and send your guests home with a jar.

prep: 30 mins

total time: 4 hours

yield: Makes 3 cups



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Cook's Note

Spread this savory bacon jam on bread for a holiday appetizer and send your guests home with a jar.


Directions
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Step 1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet (reserve for another use); add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Add bacon and stir to combine.

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Step 2

Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid is syrupy, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Let cool, then refrigerate in airtight containers, up to 4 weeks.


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Source
Everyday Food, December 2010