Heidi's at Melville Tavern- Tomato Jam recipe, served on the Lamb Burger

Featured in the January 2019 ‘In The Loop Magazine

Happy New Year, to our foodie community!

Every Quarter we will be featuring a Restaurant and Chef on my Delicious and Simple page. Making it even more exciting for all of you. To start the New year I chose Melville Tavern, located 484 Washington street in beautiful Monterey. Owner/Operator Colin Ling and his Excecutive Chef Ernesto Ruiz is sharing the Tomato Jam recipe with us. This recipe can be used on many different dishes. One of my favorite dishes at Melville’s is the Lamb Burger, this is served with the Tomato Jam, I always ask for extra on the side. The Tomato Jam elevates this dish to another level. You can use the tomato jam on burgers, Sandwiches or just a side of their scrumptious sweet potato fries. Let Colin Know you heard about his Tomato Jam from In The Loop Magazine, this is a must try!

Ingredients: Tomato Jam

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1 Shallot, diced

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1 Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped

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1 teaspoon Cooking oil

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5 Tomatoes, diced

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½ cup Balsamic vinegar

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Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

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In sauce pan on medium heat, add first three ingredients.

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Cook until softened, then add tomatoes. Cook for 30 minutes until slightly thickened.

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Take pan off heat, then add balsamic vinegar.

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Refrigerate up to one week, keep sealed in a glass container.