On Jul 22, 7:20*am, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> The recipe was in my paper today, I'm sure it's in a lot of papers
> being an AP article. *It sounds good to me, to put on burgers. *I might
> give this a shot.
>
> Tomatoes, bacon make a fine jam
>
> 09:13 AM CDT on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
> The Associated Press
> Nothing says jam has to taste fruity. This sweet-and-savory tomato jam is
> spiked with smoked bacon, making it the perfect condiment for a grilled
> cheese. It also adds spunk to tuna salad and has just the right tangy flavor
> for burgers.
>
> Larry Crowe/AP
> Tomato is a fruit, right? Then why not make a jam?
> View larger More photos Photo store If you prefer a peppery kick, up the
> ground black pepper or add finely diced jalapeño peppers.
>
> This jam will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days. The best bet
> is to refrigerate a small amount for immediate use, then divide the rest
> into small canning jars and freeze. It will keep for up to 2 months. Thaw
> overnight in the refrigerator.
> [snip recipe]

I just bought extra bacon -- the store had a 2 for 1 sale -- this will
help me use some of it. Grilled cheese and burgers for sure, adding
it to tuna salad seems pretty iffy. It would go well with eggs and
home fries, too. -aem
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