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CHEF'S CORNER

B A C O N J A M

Ingredients

Makes 2 Cups

1 pound, thick cut bacon, diced
1 large red onion, diced

½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. In a soup pot, render the bacon until almost crispy,
Notes
drain the fat and bacon.
2. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan and cook
the onions for 8-10 minutes over low heat. You want to
sweat the onions, not caramelize them.
3. Add the brown sugar and cook for an additional 10-15
minutes over low heat until caramelized.
4. Add in the bacon, water and balsamic.
5. Continue cooking over low heat for 20-30 minutes
until you reach a syrup like consistency.
6. Cool and reserve.

Executive Chef

Harold Ramos