3894. HABANERO-BACON MARMALADE

2 red onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, sliced
5 slices bacon, sliced into small lardon strips

5 medium roma tomatoes, peeled and crushed

3 habanero peppers, chopped

1 cup sugar
2 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

In a large sauté pan, sweat onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil, until fragrant. Add bacon, cook until crispy. Add tomato and chopped habanero. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Bring a to boil and simmer until desired thickness. 


bacon recipe source: Ray Garcia, FIG Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA; Los Angeles Magazine, June 29, 2011