Ingredients
1 pound hickory smoked bacon slices finely chopped
1 large yellow onion finely diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh brewed dark coffee
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
In a heavy skillet or dutch oven over medium, cook bacon until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, move the cooked bacon to paper towels to drain. Tilt the pan to one side and carefully ladle off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease. Add the onions and salt; cook over low heat until browned and slightly caramelized. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Tilt the pan and remove all but 1/2 tablespoon of excess grease.
Stir in the cooked bacon, brown sugar, cider vinegar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cumin, and prepared strong black coffee. Let the mixture cook down until slightly thickened and browned; 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar. Serve warm over crusty French bread or crostini.