Maple-Cured Bacon: amazing open-sandwich recipe
Brekkie was inspired today by the amazing cured meats I have in the fridge that I had recently purchased from Chef Drew @ Salted & Hung. Remember my birthday lunch blog a week or so ago? So it’s from the fridge along with the bread and eggs. So, this maple-cured bacon was sitting there, almost calling to me.
Let’s make the kids something special today for brekkie with it. And so was created the Open Brekkie Sandwich ‘w’ Chef Drew’s Maple Cured Bacon & Black Garlic Emulsion. And she was a beauty, folks. The kids were so quiet for about 20 minutes with only chewing noises and the occasional oooh and Aaah.
This bacon is off-the-charts good. When you open the packet and get a waft of the intense smoky maple aroma you just know this is going to be awesome. And, wow is it ever!!!
Open Breakfast Sandwich with Chef Drew’s Maple Cured Bacon & Black Garlic Emulsion.
Here she is. Yeah, yeah all plated restaurant-like and all that. Even the ‘sprinkling’ of cracked black pepper on the white plate. Hmmmmm, so in. touch with my feminine side this morning!!!
Do you want happy kids’ faces like this at brekkie…? Follow the 1, 2, and 3 below…
You will need 2x sandwich, AKA one per kid:
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices of white bread
- 10 rashers of Chef Drew’s maple-cured bacon (or equivalent)
- A jar of Chef Drew’s black garlic emulsion (you could use mayo – but man so much better ‘w’ this)
- Black truffle oil (any oil. will do)
- Sea salt & cracked black pepper
Here we go, 1, 2, 3:
- Get the bacon on a baking tray and in the oven at 200 – cook this off until just crisping;
- Fry two eggs in the black truffle oil;
- Toast the bread slices and then use a cooking ring to cut them into circles (or cut around a large coffee mug bottom);
- When toasted, butter them with salted butter and then spread over a nice layer of black garlic emulsion on all circles;
- Plating time;
- Lay down one toasted bread circle with black garlic emulsion side up;
- On with the crispy bacon;
- On with the fried egg;
- Season with a little sea salt & cracked black pepper – including Chef sprinkles on the plate if you like;
- Pop the final circle of toasted bread on a jaunty angle, black garlic emulsion side down, so you can still see the egg yolk – like in the picture.
Open Breakfast Sandwich ‘w’ Chef Drew’s Maple Cured Bacon & Black Garlic Emulsion
And that’s it, folks. So simple, but tasty as. The kids loved it. This was Open Breakfast Sandwich Recipe with maple-cured bacon & Black Garlic Emulsion. Cooking good food is so much easier when the product that you’re cooking with is such quality. And this is a quality product. Superb bacon with intense smokiness, and then the tang of the emulsion kicks through and balances it all out. So easy. So tasty. So pretty. Give it a go – ENJOY!!!
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Maple-Cured Bacon
Maple-cured bacon is a type of bacon that has been cured using a mixture that includes maple syrup or maple flavoring. Curing is a process used to preserve meat and enhance its flavor by using a combination of salt, sugar, and sometimes other flavoring agents.
In the case of maple-cured bacon, the use of maple syrup adds a sweet and slightly smoky flavor to the bacon. The process generally involves coating the bacon with a mixture of salt, sugar, and maple syrup, then allowing it to rest for a certain period to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat. The bacon is often then smoked to add a deeper dimension of flavor. After the curing and smoking process, the bacon can be sliced and cooked like regular bacon.
Maple-cured bacon is popular for its unique combination of savory and sweet flavors. It’s commonly used in breakfast dishes, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and various recipes where bacon is incorporated. Keep in mind that variations in the curing process and the quality of the ingredients used can lead to different levels of flavor intensity and sweetness in the final product.
Maple cured bacon is a delicious and flavorful variation of traditional bacon that is prepared by curing pork belly with a mixture of maple syrup, salt, sugar, and other seasonings. The curing process involves allowing the pork belly to absorb the flavors of the maple syrup and seasonings over a period of time, resulting in a sweet and savory profile. After the curing process, the bacon is typically smoked to further enhance its flavor.
Preparation and Ingredients: To make maple cured bacon, a mixture of maple syrup, kosher salt, brown sugar, and sometimes pink curing salt (Prague Powder #1) is applied to the pork belly. The pork belly is then placed in a sealed bag or container and refrigerated for several days to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat. The maple syrup provides a subtle sweetness, while the salt and sugar work together to cure the meat and preserve it.
Curing and Smoking: The curing process not only imparts flavor but also changes the texture of the meat, making it firmer. Once the curing is complete, the bacon is often smoked to further develop its taste and add a smoky aroma. The smoking process can vary in duration and temperature depending on personal preferences and the equipment used. The result is a distinct and delectable bacon with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and smoky flavors.
Usage: Maple cured bacon can be used in a variety of dishes, from breakfast classics like pancakes and eggs to sandwiches, and salads, and even as a topping for burgers. Its unique flavor profile adds an extra dimension to both sweet and savory dishes, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.