Green Tomato Bacon Jam Recipe

Name: Green Tomato Bacon Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs green tomatoes, cored and chopped; 1 sweet onion, chopped (1 pound); 3 garlic cloves; 4 cups white sugar; 3/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1 teaspoon smoked dried chipotle powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; good pinch red pepper flakes; 1 -2 red jalapeno (with or with out the seeds up to your heat level); 1 lb hickory uncured bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (Oven Cooked Bacon With Black Pepper and Brown Sugar is a easy cooking method for the bacon doing it unseasoned)

Servings: persons

5 lbs green tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped (1 pound)
3 garlic cloves
4 cups white sugar
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1 teaspoon smoked dried chipotle powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
good pinch red pepper flakes
1 -2 red jalapeno (with or with out the seeds up to your heat level)
1 lb hickory uncured bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (Oven Cooked Bacon With Black Pepper and Brown Sugar is a easy cooking method for the bacon doing it unseasoned)

1
Place 1/2 the tomatoes in the food processor, pulse a few times, place the green tomatoes in tall heavy bottom saucepan then repeat with rest of tomatoes add to pot. Then pulse garlic, jalapenos, couple times, add the onion and pulse until finely chopped.
2
Place in the saucepan, add the sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, and seasonings, and stir well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium, stir in bacon, and cook until thickened and jammy. Stir every 5 minutes or so more often toward end of cooking. Reduce to half so it`s nice and thick about 1-2 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.
3
This makes 11- 1/2 pint jars, but you may get a little more or less depending on how thick you cook your jam down.
4
Transfer to jars when cool for storing in the refrigerator.
5
Store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Or pressure can the 1/2 pint or pint jars at 10 lbs pressure for 75 minutes in sterilized jars wiping the rims with vinegar then placing warm lid on and screw ring in place. Follow your canner directions.

1738

kcal

Calories

Fat

282

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs green tomatoes, cored and chopped, 1 sweet onion, chopped (1 pound), 3 garlic cloves, 4 cups white sugar, and more.

Yes, Green Tomato Bacon Jam falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Green Tomato Bacon Jam

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Variations & substitutions

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