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Candied Bacon

Courtesy of Vivian Peterson of V Top Secret Chef Makes about 12 to 16 pieces Please note that this is NOT a sous vide recipe but is used to accompany SousVide Custard Gelato INGREDIENTS 1 pound (0.9 kg) sliced bacon 3/4 cup (1150 g) packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon (5 ml/2 g) cinnamon Dash cayenne pepper (optional)   INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the traditional oven to 350F/176 C. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil, and then place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the pan. Spray the rack liberally with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine … Read More

Creamy Spinach and Bacon Sauce

Recipe from Sous Vide for the Home Cook, courtesy of Douglas Baldwin This pan sauce (not cooked sous vide) pairs with his Pan-seared Chicken Breasts or other seared poultry or meat. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 8 ounces (225 g) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained 1/2 cup (4.2 fl oz/125 ml) half-and-half 2 slices bacon, chopped2 cloves garlic, put through a garlic press 1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) chicken broth 2 teaspoon (.3 oz/10 ml) white vinegar Salt and black pepper to taste Pinch freshly ground nutmeg   INSTRUCTIONS Put the cooked spinach and half-and-half in a blender and process … Read More

Barbecue Bacon Burgers

Courtesy of Sharone Hakman (SharonHakman.com) Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground chuck or sirloin Salt and pepper to taste 1 large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained 4 slices (1 ounce/28g each) cheddar cheese (or your favorite sliced cheese) 1 bottle (12 ounces/360 ml) HAK’s Barbecue Sauce, or your favorite brand 4 standard burger buns or 8 slider buns   INSTRUCTIONS Fill and preheat the water oven to the desired degree of doneness (134F/56.5C for medium rare, 140F/60C for medium, 150F/65.5C for medium well.) Divide the meat into 4 portions for burgers (8 … Read More