1lb thick cut bacon
2 extra large sweet onions quartered and thickly sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup strong brewed coffee
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Cut bacon into half inch slices and add them to a large fry pan. Dont worry if they stick together, they will come apart as you cook them. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes , string frequently until bacon is cooked but still chewey. A few crisp bits are ok. Remove bacon from pan.
Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings. ( pour in a can and save for other recipies if you like) Add onions to the pan and cook for about 8- 10 minutes then reduce the heat to low and add sugar, and stir. Continue to cook until onions have caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Add the reserved bacon, coffee , water, and increase heat to medium. Continue to cook, string about every 5 minutes, until onions are jam like , about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in balsamic . Taste for seasoning add salt if needed.
Use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temp before serving. There will be spots of bacon grease fat when you remove from fridge. As the jam comes up to room temp these will disappear.
Use on burgers, or with pork chops, or any meat you like. You could also just put some on a warm biscuits.
