Bacon & Onion Jam

With summer approaching (and the spring-like weather we have been so lucky to have all winter), we have been barbecuing a lot. At Christmas time, Billy and I had gone to Omaha Steaks to get my dad some steaks and other goodies as part of his Christmas gift. We, of course, bought some goodies for ourselves which included Bratwurst. Enter the Bacon & Onion Jam. This little gem is PERFECT with grilled brats especially if you are a bacon lover. Give it a try....

Bacon & Onion Jam

1/2 pound bacon
2 yellow onion sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 sprigs thyme leaves only
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1/4 cup beer

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crisp; remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the fat and add the onion. Cook until transparent. Meanwhile, as the bacon is cooling, crumble slightly, leaving the pieces on the larger side. Add the crumbled bacon back to the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook an additional 12-15 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper and mustard seed. Cook three to four minutes. Add the beer and cook an additional 4 minutes.