Bacon ’Mater Jam

Name: Bacon ’Mater Jam
Yield: Makes 1 quart
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. bacon, cubed and cooked, reserve drippings; 1½ lb. tomatoes, cored, can be peeled; 3 tbsp. bourbon; ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tbsp. vinegar; 1 medium onion, diced; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup honey; 2 tsp. paprika

Preparation info

Makes
1
quart

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Lord Honey

By Jason Smith

Published 2023

About

Ingredients

1½ lb. tomatoes, cored, can be peeled
1 lb. bacon, cubed and cooked, reserve drippings
1

Americas
United States
Kentucky
Condiment

Method

Dice tomatoes fine.
Place bacon drippings in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft.
Add sugar, honey, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the tomatoes and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring often.
Add the vinegar and bourbon, and cook until thick.
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