cut the bacon into 1 inch pieces and fry in batches in a deep stock pot until crispy on the edges
remove all but about 2 TBSP of drippings from the pan
add the sliced onions and jalapenos and cook over medium low until caramelized, around 20 minutes or so
while the onions are caramelizing put the dried peppers in the hot water to soak and set aside
then mix the beer, whiskey, dried apples and spices in a sauce pan and gently warm while the onions are caramelizing
when the onions are done add the garlic and cook for 5 more minutes
then drain the water off the peppers and discard the water, add the peppers to the pot
then pour in the beer and apples mix, stir well
add the rest of the ingredients and cook on low for two hours or so until reduced and thick
taste and add salt if needed
run through the food processor in batches make it as chunky or smooth as you like
pour or scoop into jars and store in the fridge (sneak off and eat with a spoon when nobody is looking?)