Thick Bacon on the Braai | How to make Old Fashioned Bacon recipe | Brie & Green Fig Braaibroodjies

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is often less expensive.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers similar sweetness with fewer calories.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Regular paprika provides a milder flavor.

Grill the pork belly or shoulder meat low and slow over the fire or pan-fry to your liking.

For the Braaibroodjies, prepare slices of bread and spread butter on them.

Layer smoked bacon, brie cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh rocket, and green fig preserve between the slices of bread.

Spread mayonnaise on the outside of the bread and grill until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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