spiced rum and maple bacon jam

Name: Spiced Rum and Maple Bacon Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slice(s) bacon, thick sliced hardwood smoked and sugar cured; 1/2 small onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 1 - serrano pepper, chopped - if you want it less spicy seed it first; 1/2 cup(s) hot coffee; 2 teaspoon(s) powdered carmel marrchiato creamer - i used nestle; 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) spiced rum - i used captain morgan's; 2 tablespoon(s) maple syrup - i used uncle lukes; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin powder; 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 1/4 cup(s) water

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Tammy Brownlow

Dallas, TX

Updated on Jul 17, 2013

I've tried lots of recipes for bacon jam - they are everywhere now. But I wanted one that had more of a kick to it. This is out of this world! I have an appetizer "Bacon Jam and Gorgonzola" that uses this jam. Give this a try. It is easy and doesn't last long. If you like sweet, spicy, and savory this could be the bacon jam for you!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield makes 1 half pint

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, thick sliced hardwood smoked and sugar cured
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 - serrano pepper, chopped - if you want it less spicy seed it first
1/2 cup hot coffee
2 teaspoons powdered carmel marrchiato creamer - i used nestle
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons spiced rum - i used captain morgan's
2 tablespoons maple syrup - i used uncle lukes
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water

How To Make spiced rum and maple bacon jam

Step 1

On a baking sheet with raised edges. Place 4 strips of bacon. Place in oven then turn to 325 degrees. Place bacon in a cold oven actually prevents it from curling up. Bake until crisp about 20 minutes.

Step 2

After bacon is done. Measure 1 tablespoon of bacon grease and add to a medium saucepan. Add onions and cook until translucent on medium heat. Add garlic and serrano pepper and cook 2 minutes more.
Step 3

Add coffee mixed with creamer, vinegar, rum, maple syrup and cumin. Reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to 1/4 cup water and mix well. Add to simmering syrup until thickened like pudding.
Step 4

Allow this syrup to cool and add to a food processor. Break up bacon and add to food processor with syrup. Pulse until fine but still has texture.
Step 5

Spoon into a container and refrigerate.
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