12oz (340g) Sweet & Savory Bacon, sliced, or store-bought nitrate- free bacon

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

¹⁄₄ cup apple cider vinegar

¹⁄₄ cup firmly packed brown sugar, or ¹⁄₈ cup Truvía Brown Sugar Blend

¹⁄₈ cup agave syrup

¹⁄₃ cup brewed coffee

1 tsp smoked paprika

¹⁄₂ tsp ground ginger

Dash of curry powder

Dash of ground nutmeg (optional)

1 tbsp bourbon (optional)

1. Cut the bacon into small pieces. In a skillet, cook the bacon bits over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and bacon begins to crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate. Discard all but 1 tbsp of the rendered bacon fat. Cook the onion and garlic in the remaining fat until translucent, scraping up crispy bits, about 5 minutes.

2. In a slow cooker or medium-sized pot, combine the onion-garlic mixture, bacon, and all remaining ingredients. Cook on low in the slow cooker, or at a low simmer on the stovetop, for 2 to 3 hours, or until the mixture is thick and bubbly and has reduced down. Remove from heat.

3. Once cool enough, pulse jam in a food processer or with an immersion blender until it’s the desired texture. Store tightly sealed in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Pairing suggestion: Replace BBQ sauce with bacon jam in the BBQ Meatloaf for a burst of savory bacon flavor.