Onion and bacon jam
Description
A versatile dressing for salads and hot dishes. This unusual jam pairs perfectly with a slice of baguette, Brie cheese, and thinly sliced leftover steak. It's also great added to fried potatoes. Making this jam takes some time, but your patience will be generously rewarded with its amazing flavor. Perfect with pasta, meat, and vegetables.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the bacon strips and cook until browned. Transfer the bacon to a plate, leaving the melted fat in the skillet.
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Step 2
2. Add the sliced onion and salt to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook until the onion becomes soft, about 15 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Cut the bacon into pieces and add it along with the remaining ingredients to the pot. Cook uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
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Step 4
4. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes, until the onions turn light brown, stirring occasionally. If the onions appear too dry, add water, 1/4 cup at a time. Remove the jam from the heat and let it cool.