Step 1

Chop your bacon and cook until almost crisp, stirring it around often.

Step 2

Drain all but 1/2 TBS or so of the bacon grease out.

Step 3

Add in the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Next, add in the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring the whole time.

Step 5

Add in brown sugar, vinegars and water. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

Add in Thyme sprigs and pepper and continue simmering another few minutes, stirring often, being careful not to burn.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference if necessary.

Step 8

Remove Thyme sprigs and allow the mixture to cool.

Step 9

You can then pulse the jam a few times in your food processor for a finer jam or leave it as is. Up to you.

Step 10

Once completely cool, store in airtight jars in your refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Step 11

Heat it up a bit to enjoy on whatever you like. If you need to after reheating adding a TBS or so of water if the jam is too thick.