Title: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: Gizmo on July 17, 2010, 03:15:11 PM
Post by: Gizmo on July 17, 2010, 03:15:11 PM
Well maybe you can and maybe you can't. But I DID. ;D
I would have prefered to have made my own bacon but with the heat and wall building going on, I opted for some Hormel Thick sliced Hickory Smoked bacon. Cut in half for this recipe.
I wanted it flat and crispy for this recipe but you could try it less crispy. The broiler provides a more consistent cook and doesn't curl as pan or griddle frying even though I use a cast Iron press. Note, putting bacon onto a cooler surface and allowing it to come up to temperature with the surface slowly will reduce curling.
CAUTION
CAUTION, the following pictures are not for the faint of sight
Next is some of this... Yes you know where I am going now.
Double boiler melt.
After taking the bacon for a nice swim in the semi-sweet dark chocolate, lay them out on a SILPAT.
Give them a light sprinkle of Salt. I used some French Grey Sea Salt.
Now into the fridge to harden the chocolate. Enjoy but..........
What to do with all the left over chocolate??????
Hmmmmm,
Chocolate, smoked almonds would sound good.
Not over the top enough you say, you are right.
Marshmellows
I would have prefered to have made my own bacon but with the heat and wall building going on, I opted for some Hormel Thick sliced Hickory Smoked bacon. Cut in half for this recipe.
I wanted it flat and crispy for this recipe but you could try it less crispy. The broiler provides a more consistent cook and doesn't curl as pan or griddle frying even though I use a cast Iron press. Note, putting bacon onto a cooler surface and allowing it to come up to temperature with the surface slowly will reduce curling.
CAUTION
CAUTION, the following pictures are not for the faint of sight
Next is some of this... Yes you know where I am going now.
Double boiler melt.
After taking the bacon for a nice swim in the semi-sweet dark chocolate, lay them out on a SILPAT.
Give them a light sprinkle of Salt. I used some French Grey Sea Salt.
Now into the fridge to harden the chocolate. Enjoy but..........
What to do with all the left over chocolate??????
Hmmmmm,
Chocolate, smoked almonds would sound good.
Not over the top enough you say, you are right.
Marshmellows
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: FLBentRider on July 17, 2010, 04:02:46 PM
Post by: FLBentRider on July 17, 2010, 04:02:46 PM
Wow Gizmo, I'm almost Speechless. Almost...
How did it taste?
How did it taste?
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: deb415611 on July 17, 2010, 04:04:37 PM
Post by: deb415611 on July 17, 2010, 04:04:37 PM
I could eat a piece of that right now :)
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: KevinG on July 17, 2010, 04:25:17 PM
Post by: KevinG on July 17, 2010, 04:25:17 PM
Oh my, what did we do here - chocolate bacon, when do I wake up?
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: classicrockgriller on July 17, 2010, 04:29:19 PM
Post by: classicrockgriller on July 17, 2010, 04:29:19 PM
I'm just sitting here shaken my head.
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON
For some reason, That has got to be good!
Just Awesome!
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON
For some reason, That has got to be good!
Just Awesome!
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: Quarlow on July 17, 2010, 04:44:33 PM
Post by: Quarlow on July 17, 2010, 04:44:33 PM
Ok Gizmo you are "A WILD AND CRAZY GUY". That is wicked looking, I like the way you think.
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: Gizmo on July 17, 2010, 06:40:04 PM
Post by: Gizmo on July 17, 2010, 06:40:04 PM
Quote from: FLBentRider on July 17, 2010, 04:02:46 PM
How did it taste?
Actually very good. I was surprised myself. I have not found a single person that hasn't liked it.
Afterall, everything is better with bacon. I believe they also say everything is better with chocolate.
So how can you go wrong with chocolate covered bacon?
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: DarqMan on July 17, 2010, 07:15:21 PM
Post by: DarqMan on July 17, 2010, 07:15:21 PM
That's a beautiful sight to behold.
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: KyNola on July 17, 2010, 07:29:32 PM
Post by: KyNola on July 17, 2010, 07:29:32 PM
OH NO YOU DID NOT!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
I think I need a little quiet time to myself.
That chocolate covered bacon sounds so freakin' good!
Giz........words can't express.
I think I need a little quiet time to myself.
That chocolate covered bacon sounds so freakin' good!
Giz........words can't express.
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: Smokin Soon on July 17, 2010, 08:09:17 PM
Post by: Smokin Soon on July 17, 2010, 08:09:17 PM
I'm not a chocolate guy myself, but the wifey walked in and saw this and said when?
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: Quarlow on July 17, 2010, 08:14:11 PM
Post by: Quarlow on July 17, 2010, 08:14:11 PM
Chocolate Bacon!!! Gizmo(Ferris Bueler) your my hero. :D :D :D
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: Tenpoint5 on July 17, 2010, 08:46:53 PM
Post by: Tenpoint5 on July 17, 2010, 08:46:53 PM
MMMMM BAAACCCOOONNN in my best Homer Simpson voice.
Giz you just had to do that to me didn't you.
Giz you just had to do that to me didn't you.
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: ArnieM on July 17, 2010, 09:03:27 PM
Post by: ArnieM on July 17, 2010, 09:03:27 PM
Sigh. I can't take it. I'm going to bed with sweet and salty dreams in my head.
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: Gizmo on July 17, 2010, 09:07:18 PM
Post by: Gizmo on July 17, 2010, 09:07:18 PM
Quote from: ArnieM on July 17, 2010, 09:03:27 PM
Sigh. I can't take it. I'm going to bed with sweet and salty dreams in my head.
Hurry, it only takes a few minutes to make some. You still have time. :o
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: StickyDan on July 17, 2010, 10:26:39 PM
Post by: StickyDan on July 17, 2010, 10:26:39 PM
Sex, drugs, rock n roll and chocolate bacon. 8) Yeehaw!!!
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: SL2010 on July 18, 2010, 07:32:06 AM
Post by: SL2010 on July 18, 2010, 07:32:06 AM
THATS AWESOME
Title: Re: Bacon - No you Can't Do that
Post by: TestRocket on July 18, 2010, 12:41:58 PM
Post by: TestRocket on July 18, 2010, 12:41:58 PM
I'll be right back...OK I'm back; I had to get a tissue to wipe the drool off my chin! ;D