Elf Maple Syrup Tomato Sauce Recipe | Tasting Table
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
55 minutes
Servings:
4 cups
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces pancetta, small dice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 6 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat the pancetta and olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook until the pancetta is golden and the fat has rendered, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the maple syrup and cook until slightly reduced, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer, then cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 40 to 45 minutes. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.