Slow Roasted Tomato Bacon Jam

Slow Roasted Tomato Bacon Jam is a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy condiment that adds a burst of flavor to your dishes. Its perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a tasty appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cherry tomatoes
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 300F 150C

Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until they are slightly wrinkled and caramelized

Remove from the oven and set aside

In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy

Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease

Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet

In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic

Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in the roasted cherry tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes

Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes jam-like in consistency

Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and mix it into the tomato jam

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Remove from heat and let the bacon jam cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a food processor

Pulse a few times until you reach your desired jam consistency

You can make it as chunky or as smooth as you prefer

Let the bacon jam cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator

It will thicken further as it cools

Serve your Slow Roasted Tomato Bacon Jam on toasted bread, as a topping for burgers, or as a condiment for your favorite dishes

Enjoy