A couple weeks ago I couldn't help but note two references to Bacon Jam on facebook during the same day. I think one mention was by my pal Claudia Young, an excellent eater - the other from a former Top Chef contestant. Eventually I gave in:
A quick Google yielded some ideas. I did some picking and choosing and came up with a plan.
I diced some thick-cut applewood smoked bacon and sautéed it in butter with some shallots. After the shallots caramelized I added garlic, brown sugar, sherry vinegar and Sriracha. Then some chicken stock...
That cooks down for a while - then goes in some espresso! Man, the house smelled - decadent.
This stuff is crazy good! I leave it to you to figure out what to put it on - I ate most of it straight from the jar! Caramelized pig parts iz goood.
UPDATE: The dish Claudia mentioned that started all this was: sweetbreads, candied kumquats, bacon jam at craftbar, Atlanta. ...Dang.
, it was paid for with Cold Hard Cash, and that's that.
the ultimate xmas gifts.... start canning now brad!!!
i'm impressed. i've got to do it... just beautiful.
Posted by: claudia | March 03, 2010 at 10:42 AM