Tomato Bacon Jam is bursting with savory sweet flavor and chunks of bacon. Ripe tomatoes and crispy bacon are slow simmered until they make a thick jam that is perfect for any cheese board or topping a burger.
In a large pot or skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon pieces to a paper towel to drain.
In the pot with the bacon fat, add the diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, vinegar, sugars, and spices.
Stir to mix. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce temperature to simmer and cook for 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes.
After 30 minutes, the volume/liquid should be reduced by half. Add the cooked bacon and stir to continue.
Cook for another 20-30 minutes, stirring often, until the majority of the liquid is evaporated and the jam has a thick consistency.
Remove from the heat and serve or let cool and store in the refrigerator.
Enjoy!
Notes
Use red ripe tomatoes. Before you dice them you can remove the seeds if you like. This will also decrease the amount of liquid you need to cook out.
Once you cook the bacon and remove it from the pan, you can remove the excess bacon fat in the pot or leave it there. I, personally leave it in there for more bacon flavor.
If you like spicy or more savory jam you can increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
When coming to the end of the cooking process you might need to stir more frequently to avoid scorching.
If you like your jam less chunky, you can always add the finished jam to a food processor and pulse until you reach the desired consistency.