Tomato Bacon Jam

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the beef bacon.
  2. 2Chop the beef bacon.
  3. 3Chop the beef bacon.
  4. 4Core and chop the tomatoes.
  5. 5Core and chop the tomatoes.
  6. 6Core and chop the tomatoes.
  7. 7Dice the onion.
  8. 8Dice the onion.
  9. 9Dice the onion.
  10. 10Cook the chopped bacon in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy.
  11. 11Cook the chopped bacon in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy.
  12. 12Cook the chopped bacon in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy.
  13. 13Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
  14. 14Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
  15. 15Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
  16. 16Add the diced onions to the bacon fat and cook until soft and translucent.
  17. 17Add the diced onions to the bacon fat and cook until soft and translucent.
  18. 18Add the diced onions to the bacon fat and cook until soft and translucent.
  19. 19Add the chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, spices, balsamic vinegar, and salt to the pan.
  20. 20Add the chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, spices, balsamic vinegar, and salt to the pan.
  21. 21Add the chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, spices, balsamic vinegar, and salt to the pan.
  22. 22Cook the mixture down low and slow until it is thick and jammy.
  23. 23Cook the mixture down low and slow until it is thick and jammy.
  24. 24Cook the mixture down low and slow until it is thick and jammy.
  25. 25Add the crispy bacon back into the jam.
  26. 26Add the crispy bacon back into the jam.
  27. 27Add the crispy bacon back into the jam.
  28. 28Let the jam cool slightly, then transfer to a jar.
  29. 29Let the jam cool slightly, then transfer to a jar.
  30. 30Let the jam cool slightly, then transfer to a jar.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Smoked thick-cut beef bacon, chopped
  • 10 oz Smoked thick-cut beef bacon, chopped
  • 10 oz Smoked thick-cut beef bacon, chopped
  • 3 lbs Ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 3 lbs Ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 3 lbs Ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 1 Small onion, diced
  • 1 Small onion, diced
  • 1 Small onion, diced
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 lemon Lemon zest and juice
  • 1 lemon Lemon zest and juice
  • 1 lemon Lemon zest and juice
  • 0.25 cup Maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup Maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup Maple syrup
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 2 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 2 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Spices
  • Spices
  • Spices

Equipment

Large saucepanDutch ovenSlotted spoonKnifeCutting boardMeasuring cupMeasuring spoonGarlic press

Tips

  • You can literally put this jam on everything.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
  • This is perfect on burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches.