sauce essentials: sweet/savory tomato jam

How To Make sauce essentials: sweet/savory tomato jam

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  One of my favorite brands of canned tomatoes is Cento, another good brand is Hunts. Both deliver good consistent tomato flavor.
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  Step 3
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 4
  Add the olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat.
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  Step 5
  Add the shallots, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 6
  Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
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  Step 7
  Whisk in all the other ingredients; except the items labeled: Additional Ingredients.
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  Step 8
  Bring up to a simmer, and then cook until most of the excess liquid is evaporated, and the jam is nice and thick, about 35 - 40 minutes.
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  Step 9
  Puree in a food processor, then add the lemon juice, and season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
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  Step 10
  Allow to cool, then place into a non-reactive, tightly sealed container, and place in the fridge.
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  Step 11
  Chef’s Note: It should remain fresh for several weeks.
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  Step 12
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 13
  During the holidays, I will take a cracker, smear with some cream cheese, and then add a dollop of this tomato jam on top. In addition, it works well as a topping for burgers, steaks, and meatloaf. Enjoy.
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  Step 14
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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