Get ready to meet your new obsession: Bacon Jam—smoky, sweet, tangy, and totally irresistible. This flavor-packed spread is courtesy of Chef Benjamin Walker at Eolus Bar & Dining in Downtown Durango, and it's here to transform your burgers, grilled cheese, charcuterie boards, and BLTs into something legendary.
What You’ll Need:
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3 cups diced, house-made bacon (store-bought works, but homemade? Next level.
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1 large white onion, finely diced
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10 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups fresh-brewed strong coffee
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1 cup ketchup (trust us)
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2 Tbsp brown sugar
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½ cup apple cider vinegar
Let’s Get Jammin’:
Sauté to Start:
Cook the onion and garlic low and slow in reserved bacon fat until soft, translucent, and fragrant enough to attract a following.
Stir in the Magic:
Add the bacon, coffee, ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar. Simmer for about 5 minutes until everything melds into one happy, savory family.
Blend It Smooth:
Remove from heat and blend until thick and spreadable — think luxurious, spoonable bacon goodness with just enough texture to keep things interesting.
Serve It Up:
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Slather on burgers for next-level savory flavor
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Pair with cheese and crusty bread for instant gourmet
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Elevate your BLT to mythic proportions
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Or just eat it by the spoonful (we don’t blame you)
Store in the fridge and serve at room temperature for max flavor.