Bacon Onion Tomato Jam
(This is amazing on just about any kind of grilled meat or fish, or even a grilled cheese.)
Ingredients
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1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
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1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 medium cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup fresh ripe diced tomatoes
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1 bay leaf
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.