Bacon Cupcakes

Bacon Cupcakes

By: CookingWithBacon

Ingredients for the Cupcakes:

• 1-1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1-1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Egg White
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup 2% or Whole Milk
• 4 Strips of Candied Bacon, Chopped - Recipe Here

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk together the Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt. Set aside.
3. In a Mixer, whisk the Butter and Sugar on a high speed until thoroughly combined.
4. Then, add the Egg and Egg White, whisking on medium speed until fluffy.
5. Add in the Vanilla Extract and whisk briefly.
6. Whisk in the Flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the Milk in two parts.
7. Gently fold in the Candied Bacon, being careful to not over-stir.
8. Divide evenly among 12 slots in a muffin tin and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
9. Let Cool 1 hour before use.

Ingredients for the Frosting:

• 1-1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Procedure:

1. Combine the Chocolate and Cream in a microwaveable bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds.
2. Stir until the Chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is a thick, smooth consistency.
3. Stir in the Vanilla Extract and put in the refrigerator for 1 hour before use.

This is also great if you crumble some Candied Bacon over the top of the cupcake like in the video above.  It looks beautiful.

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Christian McMahon

Bacon Crisped Rice Treats

Bacon Crisped Rice Treats

By: CookingWithBacon

Ingredients:

• 8 Bacon Strips
• 6 Cups Crisped Rice Cereal
• 1/2 Stick Butter
• 1 Packet of Marshmallows

Procedure:

1. Crisp the Bacon Strips in a pan over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Add the Marshmallows and stir constantly until the Marshmallows are completely melted.
4. Pour the Marshmallow mixture over the Crisped Rice in a large bowl, folding gently to combine.
5. Chop up the Bacon into 1/4 inch pieces and add to the mixture.
1. Fold gently to combine.  Do not over-stir.
6. Scrape the mixture into two 13 inch baking tins, pressing gently to even.
7. Let sit for 1 hour before serving.
8. You're Done!

Spice up your life and your simple treats with the food of the gods...bacon.  This is a classic example of how world peace can be accomplished.

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Candied Bacon Jerky

Candied Bacon Jerky

Makes: 8 Pieces          By: CookingWithBacon

Ingredients:

• 8 Bacon Strips
• 1/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees
2. In a shallow dish, combine the Brown Sugar and Cayenne Pepper.
3. Take each piece of Bacon and cover in the Brown Sugar mixture, rubbing it in, then place on a baking Sheet.
4. Bake for 2 to 2-1/2 hours until the Bacon is a deep mahogany color such as it appears above, turning the Bacon after 1 hour.
5. Let the Bacon cool on a drying rack before eating.
6. You're done!

This is the candiest of the meat candy.  I never thought I would like it as much as I do.  The sweetness and saltiness combine in the loveliest way.  It brings a joyful tear to the eye.

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Bacon

How to Make Bacon

By: CookingWithBacon

Ingredients:

• 2.5 lb Pork Belly
• 2 Cups Kosher Salt
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar

The Cure:

1. Score the skin side of the Pork Belly
2. Combine the Salt and Brown Sugar and rub generously over the Pork Belly.
3. Transfer the Pork Belly and Salt mixture to a zip seal bag and refrigerate for 7 days.
1. During the 7 days, make sure to remove any moisture and to flip occasionally.
4. After the 7 days, lightly rinse the Pork Belly and pat dry.
5. Place uncovered in the fridge for another day to form a pellicle.
1. The pellicle is the ooey gooey disgusting mucusy layer that forms over cured meats.  This is essential for the Bacon to retain the smokey flavor.

The Smoke:

1. Smoke the Bacon in a grill using about half the coals you'd normally use and with whatever wood you prefer.
1. I usually use hickory.
2. The Bacon will smoke for 2-3 hours until it looks like the Bacon in the video above.
1. It is important that the Bacon always be under 200 degrees.  You do not want to cook it now!
3. Once smoked, carefully cut off the rind while still warm, leaving as much of the fat as possible.
4. You're Done!

Please, be careful! A proper homemade Bacon will make the assimilation into the store-bought Bacon routine you're probably used to more difficult than you can imagine.  This will be the best Bacon you ever have.  Also, in the Curing process, feel free to make it your own, adding other spices like cayenne or whatever you want.

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