Serves 1
Directions
- 1Chop the beef bacon.
- 2Core and chop the tomatoes.
- 3Dice the onion.
- 4Cook the chopped bacon in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy.
- 5Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
- 6Add the diced onions to the bacon fat and cook until soft and translucent.
- 7Add the chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, spices, balsamic vinegar, and salt to the pan.
- 8Cook the mixture down low and slow until it is thick and jammy.
- 9Add the crispy bacon back into the jam.
- 10Let the jam cool slightly, then transfer to a jar.
Ingredients
- 10 oz Smoked thick-cut beef bacon, chopped
- 3 lbs Ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
- 1 Small onion, diced
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 lemon Lemon zest and juice
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Chinese five spice
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
- Garlic
- 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.
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