Indulge in a symphony of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors with our Walnut Glazed Bacon. This culinary masterpiece transforms ordinary bacon into an extraordinary treat, where crispy bacon slices are elevated with a tantalizing glaze made from walnuts, maple syrup, brown sugar, and a hint of spices. Experience the perfect balance of crunch and chewiness in every bite, complemented by the irresistible aroma of toasted walnuts and a touch of tangy sweetness.
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Whether you're a seasoned bacon enthusiast or new to the wonders of this culinary delight, our Walnut Glazed Bacon and the accompanying recipes will surely elevate your taste buds to new heights. So, grab your apron, fire up the stove, and embark on a bacon-licious journey that will leave you craving for more.
WALNUT GLAZED BACON
Once you taste this bacon, you may never want to go back to the plain kind. It's just right for anyone who loves the salty and sweet flavor combination. -Heather Cardeiro, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 12 bacon strips.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar and flour. Place bacon on a greased broiler pan; sprinkle with walnut mixture. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY GLAZED BACON
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place bacon on a rack in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes; drain. , Combine brown sugar, wine and mustard; drizzle half over bacon. Bake 10 minutes. Turn bacon and drizzle with remaining glaze. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Place bacon on waxed paper until set. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GLAZED BACON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the red chile-honey glaze: Lay the bacon in a single layer on a sheet pan, keeping space in between each slice. Place bacon in pan and bake until lightly browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. While the bacon is cooking, whisk together the clover honey and ancho chile powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Remove the bacon from the oven, using mitts, and carefully drain the fat, tipping the pan, into a medium bowl. Blot the top of the bacon with a few paper towels. Place the sheet pan with the bacon on it on a cooling rack and immediately brush each slice with the glaze.
- For the sorghum glaze: Lay the bacon in a single layer on a sheet pan, keeping space in between each slice. Place bacon in pan and bake until lightly browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven, using mitts, and carefully drain the fat, tipping the pan, into a medium bowl. Blot the top of the bacon with a few paper towels. Place the sheet pan with the bacon on it on a cooling rack and immediately brush each slice with the sorghum syrup.
- For the brown sugar-pecan glaze: Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Lay the bacon in a single layer on the baking sheet, keeping space in between each slice. Divide the brown sugar evenly over the top of each slice of bacon and bake until bacon is golden brown and almost crispy, about 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the finely chopped pecans, return to the oven and continue baking until pecans are toasted and bacon is crispy, about 3 minutes longer.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
APPLE CIDER GLAZED DOUGHNUTS WITH BACON AND TOASTED WALNUTS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 30m
Yield 6 doughnuts
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the topping: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the walnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast until golden brown and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool slightly and chop. Put in a shallow dish with the bacon and mix together. Set aside.
- For the apple cider glaze: In a small saucepot, add the apple cider, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and a squeeze of lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until syrupy and reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Put the confectioners' sugar in a bowl and slowly pour in 1/4 cup of the glaze, a little at a time. Whisk together until smooth.
- To top the doughnuts: Gently dip the top of each plain doughnut into the glaze and let any excess drip back into the bowl. Next, lightly dip the glazed tops into the chopped walnuts and bacon. Place on a wire rack to let set.
- Bring the milk to a simmer in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, then remove from the heat and stir in the sugar and salt. Pour into a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- While the milk is cooling, dissolve the yeast in 2 tablespoons warm water in a small bowl, stirring. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir the yeast mixture into the milk mixture along with the oil, lemon zest and eggs. Stir in 2 1/2 cups of the flour with a wooden spoon to make a very soft dough. Spread 1 cup of the flour on a work surface and put the dough on top, scraping it from the bowl with a rubber spatula. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, incorporating all of the flour from the work surface and adding just enough additional flour (if necessary); the dough should be slightly sticky. Transfer the dough to an oiled large bowl and sprinkle lightly with additional flour. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll out with a floured rolling pin until 1 inch thick. Cut out rounds with a 2-inch cutter. To make ring shapes, cut out doughnut holes with a 1-inch cutter. Place on a baking sheet, cover the doughnuts with another kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- While the doughnuts rise, heat about 10 cups vegetable oil in a deep 4-quart pot until it registers 365 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Fry the doughnuts 2 at a time, turning once or twice, until puffed and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
GLAZED BACON
Betty Groff, the home cook turned proprietor of Groff's Farm Restaurant, once said that there were only two authentic American cuisines: Pennsylvania Dutch and Creole. Her brown-sugar-glazed bacon represents the former, and she occasionally served it as an hors d'oeuvre at her restaurant, which she started in her family's 1756 Pennsylvania Dutch farmhouse in Mount Joy in the late 1950s. The restaurant became a place of pilgrimage for food lovers, among them Craig Claiborne, who wrote an article about it in The New York Times in 1965. This recipe, which Ms. Groff said "will amaze every guest," serves six, but she noted that you can easily scale it up to serve 30, or possibly more.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, lunch, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 6 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil; it should be large enough to hold the bacon in a single layer. Place bacon in pan and bake until lightly browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. While bacon cooks, mix remaining ingredients together.
- Drain bacon fat from pan. Brush the bacon strips on both sides with the brown sugar mixture. Return bacon to the oven and cook another 10 minutes or so, until glaze is bubbling and darkened.
- Remove bacon from the oven and transfer to a cutting board or platter lined with foil or parchment paper. Let cool about 15 minutes. Bacon should not be sticky to the touch. Cut each strip in thirds and arrange on a serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 223 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BACON WALNUT BREAD WITH HONEY BUTTER
My savory walnut bread filled with bacon bits and blue cheese dressing is complemented by the sweetness of honey-flavored butter. Cut yourself a thick slice, slather on the butter and enjoy!-Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices) and 3/4 cup honey butter.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk cream, salad dressing, eggs and honey until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and bacon bits. , Transfer to a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat honey butter ingredients. Serve with bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED CRANBERRY WALNUT PORK
This amazing roast pork recipe is more than festive enough for the fanciest of holiday menus, but it's also fast and easy enough for any old weeknight. Just keep that last part to yourself, so as not to ruin the mystique. Beyond being able to adapt this to your tastes, another advantage is that we can prep it ahead of time, and just pop it into the oven when we're ready to rock, and by "rock," I mean impress our guests.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place tenderloin on a flat work surface. Slice lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through. Spread open the 2 sides like a book.
- Sandwich butterflied tenderloin between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Flatten using a meat pounder to 1/4-inch thickness. Season generously with salt and pepper. Spread 2 teaspoons Dijon thinly over tenderloin. Sprinkle rosemary and sage on top; distribute evenly using a spoon. Dust the surface with bread crumbs. Sprinkle with walnuts and cranberries.
- Fold the ends in about 1 inch. Roll tenderloin up from the long side as tightly and neatly as possible, forming a tube. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Unwrap tenderloin and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly season with kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Wrap tenderloin in a single layer of bacon, tucking the ends underneath.
- Roast in the center of the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloin reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
- While tenderloin roasts, combine white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon in a pan over medium heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until sauce reduces by about half, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off heat and swirl in butter, salt, and pepper, about 30 seconds.
- Remove tenderloin from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice at a slight angle and serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 628.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips:
- Choose the right bacon: For best results, use thick-cut bacon.
- Cook the bacon slowly: This will help to render out the fat and make the bacon crispy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're cooking a lot of bacon, cook it in batches to avoid steaming.
- Make the glaze ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld.
- Use a variety of nuts: You can use walnuts, pecans, almonds, or a combination of nuts.
- Experiment with different spices: The glaze can be customized to your taste with the addition of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
Conclusion:
Walnut-glazed bacon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great appetizer or party snack. With its sweet and savory flavor, walnut-glazed bacon is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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