Lunch: Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Jam

Recipe by Union Square Events, Epicurious You know you love Brussels sprouts and bacon, but have you ever tried Brussels sprouts and bacon jam? You (and your hungry party guests) are in for a surprising treat.

Ingredients

1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (packed) dried apricots (4 ounces), roughly chopped
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 sprig thyme
3 sprigs rosemary
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Add onion and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add sugar, apricots, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring. Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf and simmer until liquid is syrupy, 8 –10 minutes. Remove herb sprigs and let bacon mixture cool. Transfer to food processor and pulse to a chunky purée. Season with salt and pepper.

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