BACON KETCHUP INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion, diced into small pieces 10 cloves garlic, diced into small pieces 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen® whole peeled tomatoes, strained and chopped 4 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, destemmed and chopped 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 bay leaf 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or more to taste Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 5 pieces thick bacon * PREPARATION & DIRECTIONS Saute onion and garlic until tender and caramelized in a tablespoon or two of oil. Add brown sugar to caramelized onions and garlic, and cook a couple of minutes until well integrated. Add tomatoes, roast bell peppers, paprika, bay leaf and fresh thyme. Simmer about 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add balsamic vinegar at the end. (This will balance the sugar.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bacon strips on a baking sheet in the oven until it is crispy all over. Drain on paper towels, and dice into small pieces; fold into ketchup. Serve warm with hamburgers, French fries, grilled cheese, or anything else you wish had some bacon on it. Keeps well in a refrigerated container for about three weeks. Recipe provide by Lisa Carlson of Chef Shack muirglen
Posted on: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:10:29 +0000