Tomato Bacon Jam

Name: Tomato Bacon Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz thick-cut bacon, roughly chopped; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned); 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

A sweet and smoky spread made by slow-cooking crispy bacon with tomatoes, onions, brown sugar, and a splash of vinegar until thick and jammy. Incredible on burgers, biscuits, or a cheese board.

65 minMediumServes 1275 cal/serving

AmericanSauceStovetopStandardLow CarbLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 oz thick-cut bacon, roughly chopped
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned)
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1

In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook 8 oz roughly chopped thick-cut bacon until crispy and the fat has rendered, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
2

Add 1 large diced yellow onion to the drippings and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
3

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Stir in 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned), 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. Return the cooked bacon to the pan.
5

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring every 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick, jammy, and deeply colored, about 30 to 35 minutes.
6

Taste and adjust seasoning. Let cool for 10 minutes, then pulse briefly in a food processor if a smoother texture is desired. Transfer to a clean jar. Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

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Questions

What should Tomato Bacon Jam look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the mixture is thick, jammy, and deeply colored.

Can I speed up the caramelized onions in Tomato Bacon Jam?

Step 2 reads: "Add 1 large diced yellow onion to the drippings and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes." Not by much. Step 2 needs steady medium-low heat; turning it up burns the outside before the sugars inside have browned. A splash of water rescues a pan that starts to catch.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Tomato Bacon Jam?

The entry for Tomato Bacon Jam calls for 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Tomato Bacon Jam?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Tomato Bacon Jam uses 8 oz thick-cut bacon, roughly chopped.

Can I make Tomato Bacon Jam less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Tomato Bacon Jam comes from 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

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