Condiments

bacon-onion jam

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup chopped bacon 1 medium-large Spanish onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook bacon in a skillet until slightly crisp. Add the onion to the pan and sauté until transparent and lightly browned. Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, one dash salt and pepper to taste. Stir over medium heat just until mixture starts to thicken. Cool to room temperature, transfer to a covered container and store in the fridge. Use this condiment to enhance everything from breakfast sandwiches to burgers, or give it a starring role on a charcuterie board.

YIELDS ABOUT 1 1/2 CUPS