Tangy and Sweet Tomato-Bacon Jam With Onions and Garlic

By stancec44

This savory jam is loaded with onions and tomatoes that have been cooked in bacon fat until thick and spreadable. A touch of maple syrup, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard gives it a sweet-tart edge that would be as good on a burger as it would served alongside a wedge of cheese.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup fresh ripe diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from seriouseats.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon in a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent and softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess bacon grease from pan.

Stir in remaining ingredients and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened to a jam-like consistency, about 1 hour. Discard bay leaf.

Transfer to a blender and pulse to combine, leaving some chunks. Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.