Pepper Jelly–Braised Clams with Mint

Name: Pepper Jelly–Braised Clams with Mint
Ingredients: 8 slices of bacon (8 ounces); 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon crab paste (see Note); 1 tablespoon Thai chile paste or sambal oelek; 4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 5 tablespoons hot pepper jelly; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup coarsely torn mint leaves, plus small whole leaves for garnish; Kosher salt