السبت، 26 أغسطس 2017

Making Candied Bacon At Home

By Lisa Ellis


Foodies and others that can appreciate a good snack understand a good guilty pleasure. Whether it be sweet, sour, or somewhere in between, something that is easy to hold while eating is the key. Candied bacon is one food trend that combines all of those good tastes and has become a sticky situation people of all ages cannot get enough of.

Though it may sound bizarre, the truth is that many of us had this in one form or another. Most common is with pancakes or waffles, when the syrup would run over into the bacon or sausage. Since most sausage links or patties have to be cooked, they are not as easy to carry around as bacon strips.

Plus, most pork products have a natural sweetness that is enhanced different variations of sugar and spice. Anyone who likes, pork chops and applesauce, honey baked ham, or sweet and sour pork will most likely enjoy this treat. The fun, stick like shape makes this food a little hard to resist.

Anyone who wants to try this at home can try any recipe that calls for a few thick cut slices with a smoke flavor like hickory or applewood. The glaze can be made using a liquid like honey or maple syrup, with a half teaspoon of coarse salt and cinnamon for every dozen slices. Some like to use sugar instead of a liquid for more of a crunchy flavor.

Ground cinnamon and coarse sea salt are used sparingly, as too much can overpower the natural smoke flavor. After the ingredients are added, bake time is about twenty minutes using medium heat. After draining excess oil and cooling, the sugars will caramelize and this savory sweet snack is ready to enjoy.

These make a nice gift basket for anyone that likes to try unusual items or has an affinity for sweet snacks. More people are serving these at parties and other social gatherings as either finger food or to wind down from a filling meal. When stored in cool temperatures, this type of food can keep for a few days when sealed in an airtight bag or food storage container.

One thing that people tend to forget is that pork contains protein and lean cuts of bacon have minimal amounts of fat. Overall, this recipe is easy to make at home and anyone can put their own spin to suit their own dietary needs. Even the alternate recipes can be made using an oven or on the stovetop.

Turkey and meatless alternatives can be used, as some types have the same crispy texture as regular bacon. For the glaze, honey or agave nectar syrup makes a nice substitute and is less likely to cause sugar spikes. Spicy food fans like to add a bit of ground cayenne or chipotle pepper for a little excitement.

Anyone looking for something different to serve at social gatherings may want to experiment with different types of snacks for every type of palette. Hummus and pita chips are good choices for those who like to eat healthy, along with kale chips. Those who like a little indulgence can have a nice balance to choose from.




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