Bacon Jam

Helen's

2 cloves garlic

300g short cut bacon cut into quarters, trim ALL fat

1 large onion, peeled and halved

20g olive oil

160g brown sugar

80g apple cider vinegar

60g Maple syrup

1 Tbsp instant coffee, dissolved in 3 Tbsp boiling water

2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika

½ tsp cinnamon, ground

Place garlic, onion, bacon and oil in TM bowl and chop 3 sec / speed 5.

Scrape down and cook 10 mins / Varoma / speed soft / Reverse.

Add remaining ingredients and cook 10 mins / 100°C / speed soft / Reverse.

Cook a further 10 mins / Varoma / speed soft / Reverse / MC off placing simmering basket on TM lid to prevent spatter.

Pour into sterilised glass jars. Store in fridge (up to 2 months).

TM5 users where Varoma temperature is stated, use 115°. This was first published on my website 19th October 2014 and was enjoyed by many on the ThermoFun November Cook Along //thermofun.com/thermofun-week-cook-long/ For more decadent recipes head over to my website: //thermofun.com/ You can also find me on my facebook page ThermoFunCheersLeonie

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Optional additions: 1 Tbsp seeded mustard; or ½ tsp chilli flakes; or 20g dried cranberries (good served with Christmas roast meats).

I have a coffee machine so I use 2 double shots each with 25ml water. The coffee taste is not at all obvious, it just adds more depth to all the other flavours.

This is the most amazing jam and can be used with so many things. For example:it will turn your humble burger into a gourmet burger,

boring sandwich fillings get a lift,

bake it on top or in the middle of your meatloaf,

inside your toastie with melted cheese,

a tasty sauce to eat with your omelette,

with your breakfast scrambled eggs,

as part of a party charcuterie or cheese platter,

as a finger food spread on crackers with cream cheese,

or fill small tart or vol au vent cases,

serve alongside roast meats,

BBQ meat condiment,

on top of a T-Bone steak,

on top of baked potatoes,

as a pizza base sauce.

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