Bacon Jam with Cane Syrup

This dish offers a diversity of uses from breakfast, to snacking, to a savoring additive for a fine hamburger.

Ingredients:

1 lb. of bacon cut in 1″ pieces

1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/4 c. cane syrup

1/3 c. apple cider vinegar

1 tbs. chili powder

Directions

Cut bacon into 1″ pieces and cook in a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Reserve one tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan and drain the rest. Put bacon aside in a bowl.

1. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion, finely diced, to the reserved bacon fat in pan. Cook about 15 minutes or until onion is caramelized.
2. Stir in garlic, brown sugar, cane syrup, chili power, and the cooked bacon. Cook until liquid has thickened, approximately 7-10 minutes.
3. Let cool before transferring to a jar.

This is such a simple recipe yet also a hit with a side of crackers and cheese, paired with an egg omelet or toast, salad, or with your favorite dinner meat!