Cooking at Riegelmann's: October 10th, 2017 Pralines Bacon

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is often less expensive and adds a unique flavor.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat.

Preheat the KitchenAid oven.

Cook the bacon in the KitchenAid oven for about 10 minutes until it's about 3/4 of the way cooked.

In a food processor or blender, combine equal parts brown sugar, chopped pecans, and a little chili powder, then blend until fine.

Sprinkle the sugar and nut mixture over the partially cooked bacon.

Return the bacon to the oven to brown the brown sugar.

Once caramelized, transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain excess fat.

Allow the bacon to cool so the sugar can crisp up.

Cooking Techniques

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