Bacon Tomato Jam

Bacon Tomato Jam is a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors that elevates any meal. This tasty spread combines crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and a hint of brown sugar, creating a jam that complements everything from burgers to cheesy sandwiches.

Course Appetizer, Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizers, bacon tomato jam, charcuterie, healthy side dish, jam, jam and crackers

Prep Time 30

Servings people

Calories 255kcal

Author The Bewitchin Kitchen

Ingredients

1 can sundried tomatoes roughly 10 tomatoes rehydrated in hot water for 10 minutes
1 pound bacon thick cut about 10 slices cut into pieces
2 tomatoes roma
1 yellow onion
1 cup brown sugar packed
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Heat a pan over medium heat and add diced bacon. Cook until it renders its fat.
Add diced onion and sauté with the bacon until softened. Season with salt.
Add diced tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency. this will take about 20 minutes for a spreadable jam consistency. Ensure the heat remains low to caramelize the mixture without burning it.
Add to a food processor or blender, processing a few seconds at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Cool the jam to room temperature before storing it in a cleaned glass jar.

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