Bacon And Tomato Jam Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon And Tomato Jam

• Smoked Bacon
• Firm Ripe Tomatoes
• Yellow Onion
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Bacon And Tomato Jam

1. Cook 1/2 pound of bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain excess grease, blotting dry with additional paper towels as needed. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, combine 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (diced), 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped), 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low.
5. Add the crumbled bacon to the tomato mixture.
6. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the jam has thickened considerably and reduced by about half, approximately 1-1.5 hours. The consistency should be similar to a traditional fruit jam.
7. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
8. Remove from heat and let the jam cool completely.
9. Ladle the cooled jam into sterilized jars.
10. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. If freezing, divide the jam among several smaller jars for easier thawing.