With all of the filed ripened tomatoes around right now it is the perfect time for making sauces but I was thinking about something a little different, a tomato jam and with bacon day coming I was thinking that a tomato jam / bacon jam hybrid would be perfect! As nice as the field ripened tomatoes are they can be made even better by roasting them to caramelize them and bring out their flavour so I threw them into the oven and slow roasted them until they were starting to shrivel up and caramelize but still juicy on the inside. (Roasting the tomatoes also allows you to use those dull and drab winter hot house tomatoes to good effect!) Up next of course was the bacon followed by some of the usual jam suspects including brown sugar and maple syrup as sweeteners, a bit of vinegar for some tang and I threw in some chipotle chilies in adobo for a touch of heat. Once everything has simmered for a while on the stove all that is left is to puree to the jam desired consistency. Of course this slow roasted tomato bacon jam is absolutely fabulous on toast topped with a fried egg for breakfast and if you are looking for other ways to use it, take a look below the recipe for some more ideas.
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Slow Roasted Tomato Bacon Jam
A tomato jam with bacon where the tomatoes are slow roasted to bring out their flavour.
ingredients
- 10 roma/plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound thick smoked bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup coffee, brewed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1-2 chipotle chilis in adobo, chopped or sriracha to taste (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- pepper to taste
directions
- Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet with the cut side up, spray, brush or drizzle them with oil and roast in a preheated 250F/130C oven until the are starting to caramelize and shrivel but are still juicy, about 2 hours.
- Cook the bacon in a large sauce pan an over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon starts to get crispy and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of the grease in the pan.
- Add the onions and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the vinegar and deglaze the pan.
- Add the coffee, brown sugar, maple syrup, bacon, chipotle chilies, cumin, pepper and tomatoes, reduce the heat and simmer until reduced to a syrupy consistency, about 1-2 hours.
- Process the jam in a food processor to smooth it out to the desired texture.
- If you do not finish it all in one sitting, store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Tip: I prefer the bacon jam warm so I take out what I need and give it a few seconds in the microwave before using it.
I love bacon jam and I love tomatoes, so I think combining them is an amazing idea. Eating the jam with eggs is an even better idea!
Sues
This savory jam must taste fantastic!!!
Cheers,
Rosa
Mmmm… I've made bacon jam before, but love the addition of tomato here. Looks wonderful!
I can imagine slathering this on everything from wraps to chicken. And how perfect to pair it with a fried egg!
this jam would be eaten by the spoonful and not last very long!! Blessings, Catherine
Is there something I could use instead of coffee, or could I just leave the coffee out?
Kevin, do you have any idea if this could be preserved, like a fruit jam, with the boiling water method? I've done lots of tomato product canning but never experimented with a meat product in the mix!
Could you use some type of canned tomatoes instead of fresh? I know that is just not right but when you can't get good tomatoes canned has to do.
Just received your Bacon Day email the other day and was already craving bacon when I received your email today with this recipe. Just bought some alder smoked maple bacon and we have lots of beefsteak tomatoes from our garden so I thought I'd make some of this jam. Question: My wife hates coffee and anything flavoured with it that has the slightest coffee taste. Will we taste the coffee and if not, what does it add to the jam? Thanks, Rob
Do you drain off the bacon grease except for the reserved tablespoon?
I have not made this type before and wish to try it.
This is so insanely great Kevin, can't wait to make this!!! Imagining the possibilities…
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That tomato bacon jam looks very delicious. Top it with egg on a sandwich and you'll have an unforgettable breakfast each day.
I also was wondering – what could I substitute for coffee in this as I do not do coffee in anything. Love your recipes and other than the coffee this sounds delicious.
Kevin, this is perfect!!! I have so many Roma tomatoes I don't know what to do!! Pinning and can't wait to try this!
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You had me at bacon. That looks like it would be amazing on a cheeseburger or as part of a deconstructed BLT. Well done and can't wait to give it a try.
Totally in love with this!
Did you have to remove the tomato seeds?
Can this be processed in a boiling water bath? If yes, I'd love to make it for my son-in-law as a surprise Christmas present.
I am sooooo ready to try this jam! Looks perfect!!
I need this to start the morning! I love the roasted tomato bacon combo! What a perfect spread!
This looks really tasty, interesting idea to put coffee in it. It will be great add to any burger or sandwich.
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This is really special and creative. Tomato jam with bacon, first time I heard about this. It seems pretty yummy to me, I love toasted bread with jam for supper, this is another great flavor for me to try. A bit hot and sour, should be really good. 🙂
You are a clever man Kevin! This looks fantastic!
This looks amazing Kevin!!
We made this today and it turned out well. We did end up cooking it some more after pureeing it, to dry it out a bit more. Thanks!
This is so amazing! I know for a fact my brothers will not sharing this if i made it. Can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!
I woke up to this post OMG now am hungry..
JoyMoss: I left the tomato seeds in but you can remove them.
Anonymous : Since this has bacon in it it would have to be pressure canned it if you want to store it out side of the fridge.
Heather: You an omit the coffee.
Beeje: Since this has bacon in it it would have to be pressure canned it if you want to store it out side of the fridge.
appyskips.com: You could use canned fire roasted tomatoes and simmer a bit longer to cook off the excess juices.
Travels with Becks: The coffee adds a bit of bitterness but you can easily omit it.
Anonymous: Yes, Drain off all of the bacon juice save 1 tablespoon to cook the onion in. You could drain it all off and use a tablespoon of oil if you prefer.
lvh: You can omit the coffee!
Looks so so good!! Can I sub anything in place of bacon though??
Amazing! I have never thought to make savory jam before!
Can this jam be frozen?
Kevin, this looks awesome as always! I made tomato-bacon-beer jam once for grilled mac n cheese sliders, but I never thought to make it with eggs! Yours looks delicious!
[email protected]: Pancetta or prosciutto might work in place of the bacon.
Anonymous: Yes, you can freeze this jam to keep it longer.
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Kevin, I made this and it was so delicious!!! GREAT recipe!
HipFoodie Mom: I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Kevin this looks amazing…and I don't even eat bacon! But I love tomatoes and love tomato jam! Nice job 🙂 Pinned!
Can this be done in 2 parts? Roast the tomatoes and do the rest the next day?
Can you freeze bacon jam?
Yes you can! Thaw it and warm it before serving!
FANTASTIC RECIPE!!!
Only made two small jars to try out the recipe! An unbelievable response, I had to hide the second bottle, and later I ate it all by myself, could not stop! The only thing I did not have was “real” bacon, but I do have a lot of “Turkey” bacon, so I used that, and it was a sensational outcome. Thank you!
They turkey bacon version sounds good! I’m glad you like it!