Tabletree Cherry Bacon Jam

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound bacon, chopped into ½ inch pieces

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup chopped dried cherries

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 cup brewed coffee

1 cup Tabletree Cherry Juice

¼ cup tequila or water

2 Tbsp grainy mustard

½ tsp salt

Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp. 10 to 15 minutes; drain on paper towels.

Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cherries and cook for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, including bacon, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until syrupy, stirring occasionally, 20 to 40 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse a few times to reach the consistency of chunky jam. Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. You may put this through the canning process for storage as well.

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