Bacon Onion Jam

Ingredients

• 4 uncooked thick applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped
• 1 tbs butter
• 2 medium-size sweet onions, chopped
• 4 large shallots, chopped
• ½ C balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbs light brown sugar
• 2½ tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbs chopped fresh chives
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

Directions

1. Cook Bacon: In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon until crisp (8-10 minutes). Remove and drain, reserving drippings.
2. Sauté Onions: Add butter to the drippings and melt. Increase heat to medium, add onions, and sauté 10-12 minutes until tender.
3. Build Flavor: Add shallots, vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt; cook 1-2 minutes until sugar dissolves.
4. Caramelize: Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes until onions are deeply tender and browned.
5. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in chives, thyme, and bacon.
6. Cool & Store: Cool about 20 minutes or refrigerate airtight up to 3 days.

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