I
am baking and creating all the time. I just forget to get on here and post. I
do post all pictures of food on Instagram. My screen name is andreea_c if you
want to follow.
So
this year, I'm making Easter dinner early for me and someone special. Bacon is
a favorite so I couldn't help but indulge and make bacon jam. A friend at work
made it for the office and shared the recipe. I have of course tweaked
it. The recipe comes from the lovely Martha Stewart. It's her Slow Cooker Bacon Jam with
my alterations.
Ingredients
2 medium
yellow onions, diced small
3 garlic
cloves, smashed and peeled
1/2 cup
cider vinegar
1/2 cup
packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup
light maple syrup
3/4 cup
brewed Laughing Man Coffee
1 cubed
pair
Brown
the bacon bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered
and bacon is lightly browned. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off
all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook until
onions are translucent. Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, pair, and coffee
and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a
wooden spoon. Add bacon and stir to combine.
Transfer
the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid
is syrupy for about 3 1/2 hours. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely
chopped. Cool and then refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 weeks.
So
here’s the secret. I use Laughing Man Coffee. I’m rather particular about my
coffee. Laughing man has an assortment of amazing coffee. I’ve had Dukale’s
Dream, Espresso, 184, and currently drinking Java Reserve. Laughing Man’s motto
is “All Be Happy.” Out of pure joy and love for the motto, I gave them a try
and instantly loved them. It also helps that they donate their proceeds to
charity. So with every cup of coffee you drink, you’re actually doing a good
deed. How awesome is that. So when I make bacon jam, I used laughing man so
everyone can enjoy a good deed.