Long name but well, well worth the 30 minutes it takes to make it.
5 cups onion sliced thin
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 lb of bacon (crisp not burned)
1/2 C. Bourbon (use good bourbon)
1/2 C Real maple syrup
1/2 C Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 C Sugar
2 Tbs bacon grease
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of chili flakes
pinch of salt
Brown bacon in very large skillet with high sides in batches if necessary, drain and wipe out pan and add 2 Tbs of filtered grease back to pan. Add onions saute for 5 minutes and add garlic saute for 15 minutes on med/high heat until the onions start to caramelize stirring frequently.
Add Bourbon (carefully) maple syrup, garlic powder, paprika, nutmeg and Chile flakes. Saute for 5 more minutes.
Add vinegar and sugar, stir very well and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently add salt.
Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes skimming any fat from bacon.
Put in sterilized jars and process in water bath for 15 minutes
Let sit (if you can stand it) for at least 1 day in the fridge for proper gel.
These make fabulous Christmas gifts, or stocking stuffers, or wine baskets additions, or just on counter with a box of Ritz:) I think that whats for dinner tonight….
~RHW of Maine
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