BLTt Sandwich

Ingredients

For the Jam

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup sun-dried tomato
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• salt and pepper

For the sandwich

• 8 slices pepper bacon

• 4 (4-6 ounce)  tuna steaks
• 1 tablespoon McCormick grill seasoning
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest or orange zest
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 4 ciabatta rolls (toasted)
• 8 leaves red leaf lettuce

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Arrange the bacon on a broiler pan and bake until crisp, about 15 - 20 minutes. (I just cooked mine in the microwave).

3. 3

   Heat 1 T. oil in a small saucepan to medium high. Add the onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add the sun dried tomatoes, Worcestershire, vinegar, brown sugar and 1/2 cup water.

6. 6

   Stir well. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 7-8 minutes or until mixture thickens.

7. 7

   Season the tuna with grill seasoning, zest and rosemary.

8. 8

   Place a skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 T. olive oil.

9. 9

   Sear the tuna steaks for about 2 minutes per side for rare fish or about 4 minutes per side for cooked through fish.

10. 10

    While fish cooks, toast the rolls.

11. 11

    Drizzle the rolls with a little olive oil.

12. 12

    Place 2 lettuce leaves on each roll.

13. 13

    Top with seared tuna, 2 strips of bacon, and a big spoon ful of tomato jam. Place tops on rolls.

14. 14

    Enjoy!