For the Tabasco cherries, mix the cherries, boiling water and Tabasco together and let soak for 30 minutes, then strain and discard the liquid.
For the molasses aioli, whisk together the mayonnaise, molasses, garlic, vinegar and chives and season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the almond crumble, preheat the oven to 300˚F (149˚C). In a small bowl, combine the almonds, all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt and butter and place the mixture on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool to room temperature.
For the scallops, heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the blended oil and tasso ham and cook until the ham has a nice crisp to it. Remove the ham and keep warm. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. In the same pan on medium-high heat, sear the scallops on both sides, approximately 1 minute on each side, to a perfect medium-rare. Place the tasso ham on a plate and top with the cherries.
Place the scallops on top, drizzle with molasses aioli and garnish with chives and almond crumble.