In the realm of culinary creativity, where sweet and savory flavors engage in a tantalizing dance, chocolate-covered bacon strips emerge as a delectable treat that captivates taste buds and ignites curiosity. This unique combination, once considered an unconventional culinary fusion, has garnered widespread popularity among food enthusiasts, who revel in the harmonious interplay of salty, smoky bacon enveloped in the velvety richness of chocolate. As you embark on your journey to discover the ultimate recipe for this culinary masterpiece, let us guide you through the essential elements that contribute to its exquisite taste and texture, ensuring an unforgettable gustatory experience.
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CHOCOLATE-COVERED BACON
It's a hit at state fairs everywhere, but you can make this salty-sweet concoction at home. Some say bacon is perfect as is, but chocolate makes everything better! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Thread bacon strips, weaving back and forth, onto twelve 12-in. soaked wooden skewers. Place on a rack in a large baking pan. Bake until crisp, 20-25 minutes. Drain on paper towels; cool completely., In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Brush onto both sides of six bacon strips; sprinkle with toppings as desired. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Brush onto both sides of remaining bacon; decorate as desired., Refrigerate until set. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON
I haven't tried this, but I definitely will. Sounds crazy enough to work! Bacon = yum. Chocolate = yum. It has to work...right?
Provided by Shelby Jo
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat large skillet on high; add bacon strips.
- Turn bacon strips over as needed with tongs.
- Cook back until it's reduced to about ¼ of its original size and appears to be crispy. (Personally I believe that the bacon should be crispy; however if you prefer your chocolate covered bacon chewy opposed to crunchy then reduce cooking time by removing your bacon earlier).
- Drain bacon on papertowels to remove grease.
- While the bacon is cooling fill the double boiler or medium sauce pan with water and bring to a medium heat.
- Place double boiler top pan in double boiler bottom pan or put the small sauce pan in the medium sauce pan.
- Slowly add chocolate morsels into top pan and stir while morsels melt. Do this until all morels have been added. (Be sure to keep stirring to prevent the chocolate from burning.).
- Using your fingers or tongs carefully dip the bacon strips into the chocolate, if necessary use a spoon to spoon the melted chocolate over the bacon evenly coating it.
- Once coated lay strips on cooling rack (with something underneath to catch the drips) or waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Cool in refrigerator for 15 minutes to set chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 630.9, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 29.9, Protein 11.3
CHOCOLATE-COVERED BACON
Provided by Kardea Brown
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Thread the bacon slices onto 12-inch wooden skewers that have been soaked in water. Bake until cooked but not too crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- While the bacon is cooling, set a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water so that the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Add the white chocolate to the bowl and heat until melted.
- Line another baking sheet with parchment. Dip the bacon strips in the white chocolate so they are mostly covered. Place on the parchment. Sprinkle the bacon with the chopped pistachios and use a rasp grater to grate the milk chocolate on top. Let the chocolate harden at room temperature before serving.
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON STRIPS
This is the perfect marriage. The sweetness of chocolate and the saltiness of bacon. What could be better?
Provided by Denise
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a baking rack on top of a large baking sheet.
- Thread each slice of bacon onto a skewer; place skewered bacon on the baking rack.
- Bake bacon in the preheated oven until crisp; 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring after each interval.
- Coat each side of the skewered bacon with the chocolate mixture using a pastry brush. Place coated bacon on a sheet of waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 213.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CHOCOLATE-COVERED BACON
Combining two of my favorite foods... this sounds unappealing, but it's really delicious!
Provided by Lauren Schiebel
Categories Meat and Poultry Pork Bacon
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bacon on the prepared baking sheet, without overlapping.
- Bake in the preheated oven until slightly crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a plate lined with paper towels.
- While bacon is cooling, place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Line another baking sheet with clean parchment paper. Using tongs, dip 1 slice of bacon into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Place chocolate-covered bacon on the clean parchment; repeat with remaining bacon. Refrigerate until chocolate is hard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 213.7 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
CHOCOLATE BACON BARK
Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth-bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Culinary Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. , In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chips until two-thirds are melted. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Stir in three-fourths of the bacon. Spread into prepared pan; top with remaining bacon (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container; refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality bacon: Look for thick-cut, uncured bacon with minimal marbling. This will ensure that the bacon is crispy and flavorful after cooking.
- Use a good quality chocolate: Semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate works best for this recipe. Avoid using chocolate chips, as they contain stabilizers that can prevent the chocolate from melting smoothly.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: This will help to prevent the bacon from becoming soggy when it is dipped in the chocolate.
- Let the bacon cool completely before dipping it in the chocolate: This will help to prevent the chocolate from melting too quickly.
- Use a double boiler or a microwave to melt the chocolate: This will help to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Dip the bacon in the melted chocolate and then place it on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet: Make sure to coat the bacon evenly with chocolate.
- Refrigerate the bacon for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will help to set the chocolate.
Conclusion:
Chocolate-covered bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for parties or as a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and savory treat that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a unique and delicious snack, give chocolate-covered bacon a try!
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