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Bacon Burger Jam

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bacon, minced
• 1 yellow onion, minced
• ¼ cup bourbon
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons XO sauce

Directions

1. In a medium pot over medium heat, add in bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon begins to get crispy and the fat has rendered.
2. About 10 minutes.
3. Add in the onion and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom to prevent burning, until onions are softened, caramelized and browned.
4. About 12 minutes.
5. Using a spoon, remove excess oil leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
6. Add in the bourbon and scrape the browned bits.
7. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 1 minute.
8. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, and xo sauce.
9. Bring to a simmer, season with salt and set aside with the heat off.
10. Makes about 1 ½ cups, store extra in the fridge for up to 1 month.