Bacon Jam Hot Dogs

Directions

• Step 1

  Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat; add water, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

• Step 2

  Into a clean jar, add pickled jalapeños and sugar water mixture. Seal the jar and store it in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

• Step 3

  Heat a skillet to medium heat and cook bacon, stirring frequently, until the fat is rendered, and the bacon is browned throughout.

• Step 4

  Place bacon on paper towels and pat out the remaining grease. Reserve one tablespoon of bacon fat and discard the remaining fat from the skillet.

• Step 5

  Add diced onions to the same skillet the bacon was cooked in and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, for about 30 seconds.

• Step 6

  Stir in coffee, vinegar, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Bring mixture to a boil while stirring consistently, scraping off browned portions from the skillet. Once brought to a boil, add bacon to the mix and stir to combine thoroughly.

• Step 7

  Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook uncovered for 1½ hours, stirring regularly, until the mixture becomes syrup.

• Step 8

  Once desired consistency is reached, remove from heat, and allow to cool, stirring occasionally.

• Step 9

  While your bacon jam is cooling, cook your hot dogs according to package directions, and lightly toast your hot dog buns.

• Step 10

  Once the buns are toasted, spread yellow mustard on the inside of the bun and top with a cooked hot dog.

• Step 11

  Top hot dog with 1 tablespoon of Bacon Jam (or more), a sprinkle of diced onions, shredded Monterey jack cheese, and 2-4 candied jalapeños.

• Step 12

  Devour immediately and enjoy your Bacon Jam Hot Dogs!