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Sweet Bacon Tomato Jam
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Sweet Bacon Tomato Jam
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4

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Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
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6 Slices Farmer John® Thick Cut Bacon, Chopped*
 
4 Large Tomatoes
 
1 Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped
 
1 Jalapeño, Seeded And Chopped (Optional)
 
2 Tbsp. Pure Maple Syrup
 
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
 
1/4 Tsp. Salt
 
1/8 Tsp. Black Pepper
 
*Also Terrific With Farmer John® Classic Or Center Cut Bacon.
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Directions
1Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 5 minutes or until skins release. Remove, cool and peel. Discard skins, remove seeds and chop.
2In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat cook bacon until crisp-cooked. Remove from skillet; set aside. Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
3In same skillet add onion and jalapeño and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
4In medium sauce pot add tomatoes (drain off any excess tomato water), bacon, onion mixture, maple syrup, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
5Cook partially covered over low heat 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly reduced. Remove cover and cook 30 minutes or until thickened. Cool.
6Refrigerate in airtight container until ready to use.
7Serve with crackers, sliced bread, great addition to a cheese board, and perfect as a spread on sandwiches too!
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