Bacon and Sweet Onion Jam

This recipe from Southern Living magazine is not much to look at but on pork it is absolutely wonderful.  They recommended it for pulled pork, or pork tenderloin sandwiches but we liked it so much we had the left over on pork chops which was really good as well.

Ingredients

• 4 uncooked thick applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 medium-size sweet onions, chopped
• 4 large shallots, chopped
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.

2. Add butter to drippings, and stir until butter melts. Increase heat to medium; add onions, and sauté 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Add shallots, vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves.

3. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes or until onions are very tender and brown. Remove from heat; stir in chives, thyme, and bacon. Cool completely (about 20 minutes), or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days.