Bourbon-maple Bacon Jam

 1 pound smoked bacon - cut into small dice
6 - 8 chopped garlic cloves
2 large yellow/sweet onions
1 tsp hot sauce
1 1/2 cups coffee ( I brewed at 12 oz k cup)
1/2 cup bourbon ( substitute apple juice if you must)
1/2 cup maple syrup ( I always use spring break maple)
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 Tbsp Brown sugar
... 1 tsp smoked sea salt ( I used the hickory salt from Maine Sea Salt)
2 tsp coarsely cracked black pepper

sauté bacon until crisp - add garlic and onion to the pan, stir until onion is translucent.

in a large pot with a lid combine all other ingredients - add bacon and onion/garlic mixture

simmer on low for 2 hours - stirring every 20 mins or so.