Spanish Ham with Crusty Plum Tomato Bread (New Year's Eve)

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   For the tomatoes:

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   Preheat oven to 300F.

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   Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

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   Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

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   Drizzle each half with some garlic oil, sprinkle some oregano and salt.

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   Roast for 2 hours.

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   When cool enough to handle, coarsely chop the tomatoes and transfer (with juices) to a big serving bowl.

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   For the baguette:

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   Just before serving, preheat oven to 350F.

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    Arrange bread on a baking sheet and brush with some of the remaining garlic oil.

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    Bake until slightly crispy, but not hard, about 3 minutes per side.

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    Allow to cool 1 to 2 minutes.

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    For serving:

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    Place the toasted baguette, sliced ham and the bowl of tomato mixture for spreading on a large platter.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.