Tomato Bacon Jam
Ingredients:
½ Lbs Smoked bacon
2 Lbs Ripe tomatoes, chopped,
1 Yellow sweet onion, finely diced
1 C Sugar
2 ½ Tbs Apple cider vinegar
½ tsp Salt
1 Tbs Teeny Tiny Spice blend of choice
(Suggested blends: Ethiopian Berberé, Harissa, Tolucan Chorizo, Vindaloo)
Instructions:
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned.
Drain off bacon grease and dry slices on a paper towel. Crumble when cool and set aside.
Stir tomatoes, onion, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt and spices in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
Add in the crumbled bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring often until it reaches a thick consistency, about 1 hour.
Adjust salt and spices.
Cool and spoon into 8 oz. mason jars. Store in refrigerator for one week or in freezer for up to two months.
