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Breakfast Hand Pies

Breakfast Hand Pies

This is an entire breakfast in one succulent little package of pastry. Use our bacon-fat-enriched Tender and Flaky Pie Crust or your favorite commercial brand. Serve these straight from the oven with sour cream and salsa, or freeze them for a quick, midweek breakfast on-the-go.
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Ingredients

Makes 6 (3×6 inch) hand pies

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to paper towels, reserving rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, add the potatoes and cook until they are golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer potatoes to a bowl with reserved bacon and cheese.
  • Toss to combine.
  • In a medium bowl lightly beat the eggs with the milk.
  • Stir in the minced jalapeños, salt and pepper.
  • In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook the egg mixture to a loose scramble, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked egg mixture to the bacon, cheese, and potatoes and stir gently to combine.
  • Set aside to cool while you prepare your pastry.
  • Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 (6-inch) rounds.
  • You may need to gather up the scraps and re-roll the dough to form enough rounds.
  • Divide the filling evenly among the dough rounds.
  • Moisten the edges of the dough lightly with water.
  • Fold the dough over the filling to create half-moon shapes and press the edges to seal.
  • Use the tines of a fork or your fingers to crimp the edges.
  • Cut three small slits on top of each hand pie to allow steam to escape.
  • Arrange the pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and puffed, 15-20 minutes.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the hand pies hot with salsa, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if desired.
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Course; Breakfast / Pie / Pork

Fatso Cornbread

Fatso Cornbread

Don’t fight it! Embrace the decadence and slather each dense, moist, and slightly spicy slice generously with Whipped Honey Butter.
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Ingredients

Makes 1 5×9 inch loaf or 9-inch round

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or a standard loaf pan in the oven with the Clarified Bacon Fat.
  • Preheat while you assemble the cornbread, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  • Pour the wet ingredients in, all at once.
  • With a wooden spoon, gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Fold in the minced jalapeño.
  • Remove the hot pan from the oven and brush the hot, melted fat evenly on the sides and bottom of the pan.
  • Pour in the batter.
  • Sprinkle bacon on top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve warm with whipped butter if desired.
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Course; Bread / Pork

Whipped Honey Butter

Whipped Honey Butter

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Combine with an electric mixer and whip until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Course; Butter / Pork

Bloody Hell Bloody Mary

Bloody Hell Bloody Mary

There are multiple stories around about who created the original bacon Bloody Mary. The battles about who was first or what drink is best have been contentious and slightly sordid. This version is a total bacon bust that includes bacon vodka, Bacon Salt™, and a bacon twist garnish. It is so flavorful, you theoretically don’t even need to add the booze—but in all honesty, the booze-less variety has yet to be tested. J&D’s Bacon Salt is available online or at specialty food stores. If necessary, bacon flavored vodka, such as Bakon™ can be special ordered at your local liquor store.
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Ingredients

Makes about 3 cups

Instructions

  • In a large measuring cup or pitcher, combine the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, hot sauce, celery seed, coriander, pepper, and salt.
  • Add the tomato juice and vodka and stir well.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Prepare 4 (8 ounce) drink glasses by rubbing the rim with a lime wedge and dipping in the Bacon Salt.
  • Fill each glass with plenty of ice and divide the Bloody Mary mixture evenly among the glasses.
  • Garnish each glass with a bacon twist and a lime wedge and serve immediately.
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Course; Pork / Sauce

Bacon Twists

Bacon Twists

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 4 disposable wooden chopsticks

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Wrap a piece of bacon around each chopstick in a spiral.
  • Place the chopsticks on a rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake until the bacon is brown and crispy, 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool completely before gently removing the chopstick from the bacon.
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Course; Pork / Snack / Tapas

Bacon Stuffed French Toast

Bacon Stuffed French Toast

Consider this for a decadent start to a lazy weekend or maybe a celebration feast after an active or productive morning. The orange adds a natural sweetness, so no syrup is necessary. Serve hot with a simple dusting of powdered sugar and perhaps a scattering of fresh berries.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Powdered sugar and fresh berries (optional)
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, cream, orange zest, sugar, orange liquor (if using), vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Spread each slice of brioche with 1 tablespoon of mascarpone.
  • Divide the bacon evenly among 4 slices of bread.
  • Break off any extra bits of bacon to ensure that nothing hangs over the sides.
  • This helps the bread slices to seal nicely.
  • Brush the inside edges lightly with egg mixture and sandwich the bacon slices with the remaining bread slices.
  • Press gently to seal the edges.
  • Working 1 or 2 at a time, dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture.
  • For best results, leave the sandwiches to soak for a moment or two, then flip and soak the other side.
  • Preheat a large nonstick skillet or nonstick griddle over medium-low heat.
  • Spray liberally with cooking spray or brush with melted butter.
  • Slowly cook the sandwiches until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh berries.

Notes & Wine Advice

Over the top bacon lover’s tip:

Brush griddle with a little melted Clarified Bacon Fat before cooking french toast.
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Course; Pork

Bacon Ricotta Corn Cakes

Bacon Ricotta Corn Cakes

These moist, flavorful pancakes are particularly delicious topped with a poached egg for breakfast or brunch. They are also fabulous served at dinner alongside ham or grilled salmon. They are as easy to make as any pancake, and are best served straight from the griddle for a perfect crisp exterior.
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Ingredients

Makes 16 (4-inch) cakes

Instructions

  • Pulse the corn in a food processor to a coarse puree.
  • Add the eggs, ricotta, and milk and pulse just until combined.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the corn mixture.
  • Stir to combine in just a few strokes.
  • Fold in the cooked bacon.
  • Heat a griddle over medium heat.
  • Coat liberally with cooking spray melted butter.
  • Spoon â…“ cup of the batter onto the hot griddle and cook until golden brown or crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve the corn cakes immediately or keep warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
  • Top with poached eggs, if desired.

Notes & Wine Advice

Over the top bacon lover’s tip:
Brush griddle with a little melted Clarified Bacon Fat before cooking the pancakes.
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Course; Pork

Gingerbread Bacon Waffles

Gingerbread Bacon Waffles

These fluffy, yet substantial waffles have the flavor of a rich molasses cookie. The bacon adds an extra complexity and cuts the sweetness just the right amount.
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Ingredients

Makes 10-12 waffles

Instructions

  • Preheat waffle iron and oven to 200°F.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar with a whisk until combined, then beat in buttermilk, molasses and melted butter.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in chopped Candied Bacon.
  • Coat waffle iron liberally with cooking spray or melted butter and cook waffles according to manufacturers instructions.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings, such as, maple syrup and whipped cream.

Notes & Wine Advice

Over the top bacon lover’s tip:
Brush waffle iron with a little melted Clarified Bacon Fat before cooking the waffles.
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Course; Pork / Quiche

Maple Bacon Twists

Maple Bacon Twists

We have to thank the geniuses at Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland, Oregon for inspiring these sweet dreams intertwined with a strip of thick, salty bacon, all drizzled with a glaze made with real maple syrup. It’s almost too good to be true. You may need to clear your schedule for a month or two so you can make these EVERY weekend.
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Ingredients

Makes 12 doughnuts

Notes & Wine Advice

recipe voor the maple glaze
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Course; Pork

Maple Glaze

Maple Glaze

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Equipment

  • medium bowl

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl and whisk in the maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Transfer to a piping bag or squeeze bottle or cover until ready to use.
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Course; Basic recipe / Pork