3787. MAPLE BACON BLUEBERRY PORRIDGE

40g oats

250ml milk 

1 rasher of bacon

30 ml maple syrup

2 tsp cinnamon

1 egg

blueberry compote (in recipe below)

Heat a frying pan, once very hot add your bacon and cook until crispy, remove from pan and dice your bacon until  it resembles large crumbs. Return to pan for another 20 seconds to ensure it is completely crispy (this adds a nice crunch to your porridge!). Once you are happy with your bacon place on a piece of kitchen roll and leave to one side.

Make your blueberry compote, this can be made in advance and left in the fridge for a day or two, until you need it. To make the compote, simply place your blueberries in a pan with a tiny splash of water and simmer on a low heat until you reach a jam like consistency. This can be served either hot or cold on your porridge.

Place the oats in your pan along with the milk, simmer on a low heat, stirring continuously, add extra milk until you reach your desired consistency. Once you are happy with the consistency of your porridge it is time to add the egg. Break this straight into your porridge pan and mix in over a low heat, the addition of the egg gives a real creamy custard like effect to the dish, and adds a little richness! Then add your seasoning, your cinnamon and maple syrup, add a little more of either if you fancy it a little sweeter.

To plate this dish, simply pour your porridge into a bowl, top with your blueberry compote and scatter your extra crispy bacon on top, drizzle a tiny bit of maple syrup and a light dusting of cinnamon and you are good to go!

bacon recipe source: Rude Health, September 15, 2015; created by Anna of Lunch Box London for the Rude Health London Porridge Championships

3652. BACON ONION COMPOTE

serves two


1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
½ cup bacon, cooked, chopped
5 sprigs of thyme leaves, strip and discard stems
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Heat grapeseed oil in a pan on medium high. Add onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes until soft and caramelized. Add bacon, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes. Take out of pan remove to a bowl to cool. Add balsamic vinegar. Serve with meat as a compote, on a burger as a topping, use it as a dip with chips or just eat it straight out of the bowl.


bacon recipe source: Christina, be mindful. be human. | Eat. (@BmindBhuman), September 17, 2012

3509. FRESH GRILLED CORNBREAD with BACON-BLACKBERRY COMPOTE

olive oil 
3-4 ears corn (shucked) 
1 1/4 cups buttermilk 
3 eggs 
1/2 cup maple syrup 
2 cups cornmeal 
1 cup all purpose flour 
4 teaspoon baking powder 
pinch salt 
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut in 1/2-inch cubes) 
6 slices bacon 

Blackberry compote 
1 pint fresh blackberries 
4 tablespoons honey 
Zest of 1 lemon 
1/2 cup water (plus more if needed) 

Preheat oven to 375°F. 

Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until corn is lightly charred in places. 

Stand the corn and carefully cut off the kernels, reserving the kernels and any liquid. 

In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and maple syrup. In a large food processor, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt, pulsing a few times to mix. Add the butter and corn kernels and pulse until corn and butter are coarsely chopped. Stir this dry mixture into the wet mixture and transfer to a lightly oiled 9x9 baking dish. 

Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until golden and a cake tester comes out clean. Rest 20 minutes before cutting. 

Meanwhile, arrange the bacon on a wire rack lined baking sheet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until crispy. Once cooled, crumble into small bits. 

If desired, warm the slices of cornbread on the grill. Drizzle compote over cornbread and garnish with crumbled bacon. 

For the blackberry compote: Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepot, and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes, just until blackberries begin to break down slightly.


bacon recipe source: Daphne Oz, The Chew, ABC-TV
 

3437. SWEET POTATO, ONION and BACON COMPOTE

4 slices of premium smoked bacon, chopped
1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 pound white and wild mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons unsulfured dark molasses
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ginger
salt, to taste
3/4 pound sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 dozen pearl onion, blanched and peeled

In a large skillet, fry the bacon over medium heat until it is browned and crisp. Remove and drain the bacon, set aside. Melt butter in the drippings. Add the onion and the mushrooms, and sauté them over medium heat until they are softened, 2-3 minutes.

Add to the skillet the stock, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, thyme, pepper flakes, ginger, and a touch of salt, and mix well. Stir in the sweet potatoes, and simmer over medium heat 2-3 minutes. Add the pearl onions, cover the pan, and continue to cook another 7-10 minutes, until both the potatoes and onions are tender. The dish can be made ahead and covered to this point 1 hour in advance of your meal.

Uncover the pan, and cook another couple of minutes, stirring continually, until the sauce reduces to a glaze. Sprinkle in the reserved bacon, and stir to mix them in. Taste, add a little more salt if you like, and serve.


bacon recipe source: The Fresh Market, 628 Green Valley Road, Suite 500, Greensboro, NC 27408

3049. BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN with APRICOT COMPOTE and JICAMA SALAD

serves four


For the salad:
2 cups julienne of jicama
2 oranges, segmented, including juice, all pith and membrane removed
1 apricot, pitted and sliced thin
½ red bell pepper, julienne
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 jalapeño or other chile pepper, deseeded and chopped fine, optional
salt and pepper to taste

For the pork:
1 pork tenderloin, silver skin removed

Marinade:
1-inch piece of ginger, cut into strips, smashed with side of knife to release juices
1 clove garlic, peeled
⅛ orange, juice and rind (smash with side of knife to release oils then cut into strips)
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 strips thick-cut bacon (we used pecan-wood smoked bacon)
salt and fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon oil for cooking, as needed

For the apricot compote:
3 medium apricots (or other seasonal stone fruit), pitted and sliced thin
1 shallot, peeled and sliced thin
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely diced
2 tablespoons julienne of orange peel (as much pith removed as possible)
1 teaspoon coconut oil (or other cooking oil)
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ cup Pinot Noir (or other light bodied red wine)
salt and pepper, to taste

For the salad: Combine all ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl. To segment the oranges, cut off each end; rest on one cut end. Remove the skin with a sharp knife by cutting along the line where the flesh meets the pith, following the natural curve of the fruit, working in small strips around the orange from top to bottom. Remove each segment individually from the membrane using a paring knife – hold over a bowl to collect any juice. Squeeze the membrane to extract any remaining juice. Season to taste. Chill for approximately 15-30 minutes (up to 6 hours) for flavors to meld.

 

For the pork: Blend all marinade ingredients, coat the pork tenderloin and rest at room temperature for 30-40 minutes, or in refrigerator for up to 2 hours; remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Remove the pork from the marinade. Season with salt and pepper then wrap with bacon (as much or as little as you like), secure bacon ends with toothpicks, if desired. Preheat oven to 375. Heat a heavy sauté pan until very hot. Add a bit of cooking oil (not necessary if using non-stick or well-seasoned pan). Sear the pork on all sides until caramelized. Transfer the pork to a baking sheet. Save the fat, juices, and bits in the pan for use in making the compote. If the fat is pooling, drain some off (ideally, there is very little excess fat but brown – not burned – bits in the pan). Finish in oven for approximately 12-18 minutes or until the meat reaches 145 degrees. Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. In the meantime, make the compote.

 

For the compote: If possible, use the same pan as you used to cook the pork, with the drippings – heat pan over medium heat. Add the coconut oil. Sauté the shallot and ginger until the shallot starts to become tender; add the orange peel and the dry spices. Sauté until lightly caramelized. Add the apricots. Cook over medium-high heat until the fruit starts to soften and lightly caramelize. Add the wine and use it to scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer on low-medium heat until it reaches a desirable consistency. Season to taste. You can stir in any additional pan drippings from the pork for added flavor. This compote can be made vegetarian/vegan by using a fresh pan and not adding any renderings. It can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

 

To serve: To plate the dish, place a 1/2 cup portion of jicama salad on the plate. Arrange 2-3 slices of pork tenderloin against it and top with the warm apricot compote. Garnish with chopped cilantro, parsley or chives. 

 

 

bacon recipe courtesy of: Annette Tomei, Eat Something Sexy, June 14, 2013

2639. STUFFED MAPLE BURGER with SPICY APPLE BACON COMPOTE

makes two burgers 


Spicy Apple Bacon Compote
1 slice of bacon, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled, cored & chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Set aside. Place all ingredients, except bacon, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft & most of the liquid is gone. Mash with a potato masher or spoon. Stir in bacon.

Brie Stuffed Maple Burger
12 oz lean ground beef
1 tablespoon maple syrup
salt & pepper
2 oz brie, chilled in the freezer for at least an hour (this will make it easier to slice)

Mix the beef, maple syrup & salt & pepper to taste together with your hands, do not over work. Divide into 4 equal pieces & make into patties. Cut the brie into slices, removing the rind if you wish. Place the brie slices on the middle of two patties. Top with the other two patties. Press the edges together to seal. Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers for about 10 minutes per side. Top the burgers with the spicy apple bacon compote & serve on a multi-grain bun.


bacon recipe courtesy of: A Good Appetite, September 29, 2009

2535. BACON-WRAPPED TROUT stuffed with BALSAMIC ONION COMPOTE in ROSEMARY CREAM SAUCE

serves six


3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
2 large onions, sliced thin (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves plus 12 sprigs
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
six 10-ounce trout, cleaned, leaving heads and tails intact
24 slices bacon (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil

In a heavy saucepan boil vinegar, water, onions, sugar, and 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes, or until onions are slightly softened. Remove pan from heat and let stand 15 minutes. In a coarse sieve set over another saucepan drain onions, reserving cooking liquid. Transfer onion compote to a bowl and cool.

Boil reserved cooking liquid with remaining 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary until reduced to about 3/4 cup. Add broth and boil liquid until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups. Stir in cream and boil sauce until reduced to about 2 cups. Reserve sauce in pan.

Preheat oven to 450°F. and lightly oil a large shallow baking pan.

Rinse trout under cold water and pat dry inside and out. Fill cavity of each trout with onion compote and season with salt and pepper. Wrap 4 slices bacon around middle of each trout, overlapping them slightly and leaving head and tail exposed.

In a 12-inch heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown trout, 2 at a time, until bacon is completely browned, about 5 minutes, pouring off excess fat between batches and transferring trout as browned with a long spatula to oiled pan. Top each trout with 2 rosemary sprigs and bake in middle of oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Pour off remaining fat from skillet and deglaze skillet with reserved sauce over moderate heat, scraping up any brown bits. Strain sauce through a fine sieve into saucepan. Season sauce with salt and pepper and keep warm.

Divide sauce among 6 plates and top with trout.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Gourmet Magazine, March 1995

2534. ROAST HALIBUT with ONION-BACON COMPOTE

serves four


4 bacon slices (preferably smoked), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 stick unsalted butter, divided
4 medium onions, halved and sliced
4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
5 thyme sprigs plus 2 teaspoons leaves
1 1/2 lb halibut fillets (2 inches thick)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Preheat oven to 450ºF with rack in middle. Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and add 3 tablespoons butter to bacon fat in skillet. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme sprigs, and salt and pepper to taste, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs. Put fish in a lightly oiled shallow baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper. Dot with remaining tablespoon butter and roast until just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Crumble bacon into onion mixture and stir in zest and thyme leaves. Serve each portion of fish topped with a couple tablespoons of onion compote and serve remainder on the side.


bacon recipe courtesy of: John Willoughby, "Aromas: Fragrance and Taste," Diary of a Foodie, Season Two | Gourmet Magazine, April 2008

2309. ROAST GROUPER with ONION-BACON COMPOTE

4 or more thick bacon slices (preferably smoked), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 stick unsalted butter, divided
4 medium onions, halved and sliced
4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
5 thyme sprigs plus 2 teaspoons leaves
1 1/2 lb grouper or similar fillets (2 inches thick)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Preheat oven to 450ºF with rack in middle.

Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and add 3 tablespoons butter to bacon fat in skillet.

Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme sprigs, and salt and pepper to taste, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, 10 to 15 minutes.

Discard thyme sprigs.

Put fish in a lightly oiled shallow baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper. Dot with remaining tablespoon butter and roast until just cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Crumble bacon into onion mixture and stir in zest and thyme leaves. Serve each portion of fish topped with a couple tablespoons of onion compote and serve remainder on the side.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Tidal Fish, 8673 Commerce Drive, Suite 4, Easton, Maryland 21601

1840. CURD with CHIVE and BREAD CRUST with BACON

serves four


Curd
1/3 lb. curd
1.8 oz. double cream
salt and pepper
1 bunch of minced chives
2 teaspoon vinaigrette, composed of walnut oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar
4 small dandelions, washed
4 small round forms of 1.6 in, oiled

The bacon bread crusts
3 oz. liquid leaven (sour dough)
2 slices of smoked bacon
butter
onion compote
1/2 lb. hacked onions
3/4 oz. butter
2/5 cups red wine vinegar
2/5 cups water
salt and pepper

The reduction:
2/5 cups port wine
2/5 cups red wine

Curd preparation: Mix the curd with double cream. Season with salt and pepper and fill the 4 round forms. Season the 4 dandelions with some vinaigrette. Pour the remaining vinaigrette over the chive and put is on the curd forms. Store it cold.

Preparation of the bacon bread crust: Butter a cake form and, using a brush, spread the liquid leaven over a dimension of 4.7- 1.6 in. Mince the bacon slice and spread them, diagonally, on the bread crusts. Cook in the oven at 428 degrees F, like for sugared biscuit.

Preparation of the onion compote: Sweat the hacked onions in butter with salt and pepper. Deice with red wine vinegar and water. Let it very gently cook on the flame, until the onions turn into a compote.

Reduction preparation: Boil down the port wine and red wine until obtaining a syrup-like consistency.

Ending and presentation: Place a small curd with chive in a concave dish. Remove the circle. Put a nice scoop of onion compote and a dandelion at the side. Sting a bread crust in the curd and pour some drops of the reduction around it.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Chef Georges Wenger, Hotel-Restaurant Georges W, 2, rue de la gare, Le Noirmont, France

1728. SMOKED-BACON COMPOTE

1/2 cup marinade
1 cup veal demiglace
1 cup smoked slab bacon cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups wild mushrooms, such as brown Italian or shiitake, cut to about size of pearl onions
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup sweet-potato balls (prepare with melon baller before cooking)
1/2-3/4 cup pearl onions, peeled
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 cup glazed pecans
Salt to taste
Fresh lemon juice to taste

Place marinade in saucepan over medium heat and reduce by half. Add demiglace and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, or until sauce coats back of spoon. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Render bacon in sauté pan over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in sauté pan over medium heat and cook mushrooms 3 minutes. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in medium ovenproof saute pan over medium heat. Add sweet-potato balls and pearl onions and cook 3 minutes. Stir in sugar and vinegar and cook another 2 minutes, then put pan in oven and cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from oven and add reduced marinade mixture, bacon, mushrooms, and glazed pecans. Stir and season with salt and lemon juice; serve with beef tenderloin.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Dean Fearing, Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75219 | "A Texas Style Christmas: Feast Meets West, Texas Monthly, December 1992