Red Wine Bacon Jam

Red Wine Bacon Jam

Ingredients

·         1 ½ pounds bacon, cut cross wise into 1 inch pieces

·         2 medium yellow onions small dice

·         3 garlic cloves, smashed

·         1/2  cup apple cider vinegar

·         ¼ cup black strap molasses

·         ½ cup packed dark brown sugar

·         ¼ cup pure maple syrup

·         ¾ cup brewed coffee

·         1 bottle full bodied red wine (zinfandel, cab, or syrah) reduced to 1 cup

Preparation

1.       Render bacon, remove onto paper towels to drain.

2.       Add onion and garlic, sauté 4 to 5 minutes.

3.       Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, molasses, coffee, and wine.

4.       Bring to a boil, stirring for about 2 minutes.  Add bacon back.

5.       Transfer to uncovered slow cooker on high on 4 hour setting, or dutch oven and simmer for 4 hours over low heat uncovered.  When done, coarsely chop then refrigerate.  Serve warmed or at room temperature.