Bacon Jam

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Ingredients

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and crisp. Stirring as necessary. Do this in batches if necessary. Transfer cooked bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Set aside.
Discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
Add onions to skillet and cook until softened. Add brown sugar. Mix to combine.
Carefully add bourbon, which will deglaze skillet. Allow to reduce by half. Stirring as necessary.
Add balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, and return bacon to skillet. Mix to combine. Continue cooking until mixture thickens.
Refrigerate after opening and reheat before using.

Dixie Crystals Insight

TIP: Using a mandolin produces uniform slices.

Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Paula Jones @bellalimento.

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