Bacon Onion Tomato Jam

(This is amazing on just about any kind of grilled meat or fish, or even a grilled cheese.) 

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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

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Directions
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.

2.
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.

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