Beer Chili Bacon Jam
What goes better with beer than bacon? When we came up with our Beer Chili Seasoning we wanted to create a recipe with loads of appeal and plenty of versatility. Behold Beer Chili Bacon Jam.
This spicy, salty, beer-y condiment can go everywhere, from burgers and hot dogs to salad toppers or a cheese spread. We do find that you get the most flavor by adding most of the seasoning to the jam once it’s made, but we also recommend layering in flavor by simmering onions in some seasoning to start. We didn’t add any extra salt because the bacon and the Beer Chili Seasoning are already salty, but feel free to add more if your palate demands it!
1 pound good quality bacon
1 medium sweet yellow onion, diced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon plus 1 Tablespoon Beer Chili Seasoning, divided
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup Granulated Brown Sugar
Medium Grind Black Pepper to taste
1. Dice bacon. Put it in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Cook until much of the fat has rendered out and the bacon is crispy, approximately 10-15 minutes.
2. Remove bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon or spider and place in a waiting bowl. Drain out most of the bacon fat, leaving just enough to cook the onions and garlic.
3. Drop the heat to medium. Add onions and garlic to the pan and saute for 3-5 minutes, until onions are soft and garlic is very fragrant.
4. Add 1 teaspoon Beer Chili Seasoning and saute for one minute.
5. Add apple cider vinegar, water, and Granulated Brown Sugar to the pan and cook together for about a minute. Then add bacon back to the pan. Drop heat to medium and cook together for 40-50 minutes, or until liquid is syrupy and onions are soft and jammy. This will continue to thicken as it cools, so don’t let it get too dry in the pan.
6. Stir in remaining Tablespoon of Beer Chili Seasoning. Taste, and add Medium Grind Black Pepper, if desired. Serve.
