Choose Candied Bacon For Your Next Party

By Lisa Ellis


There are many delectable treats that anyone can enjoy during leisure time or maybe as a way to celebrate a special occasion. Some of the new indulgences are savory, sweet, or tangy and the portability makes eating these even more fun. One of the items that are growing in popularity is candied bacon, which embodies every kind of taste.

The idea of meat being prepared as a candy may seem odd but it is very popular with those who like to pour syrup on their breakfast meat. Only instead of having pancakes or waffles, a person can get all the sticky goodness at any time of day. While maple flavored sausage is popular, it must be cooked first.

Plus, most pork products have a natural sweetness that is enhanced different variations of sugar and spice. Anyone who likes, pork chops and applesauce, honey baked ham, or sweet and sour pork will most likely enjoy this treat. The fun, stick like shape makes this food a little hard to resist.

The average bacon candy recipe calls for thick cuts that have been smoked with applewood. While hickory is good also, mesquite or pepper may be too overpowering. Then comes the glaze, which normally consists of maple flavored syrup, cinnamon or pie spice, with just a sprinkle of salt. For more crunch, light or dark brown sugar may be used instead of the syrup.

For those making this for the first time, it may help to go easy on the dry ingredients. Just get a nice even coat and place in the oven using the broil setting for a few minutes. Let drain and cool so that the top will be sticky and flavors will come to life.

These make a nice gift basket for anyone that likes to try unusual items or has an affinity for sweet snacks. More people are serving these at parties and other social gatherings as either finger food or to wind down from a filling meal. When stored in cool temperatures, this type of food can keep for a few days when sealed in an airtight bag or food storage container.

The great thing about this treat is that pork contains a lot of protein and most recipes call for lean bacon strips. Anyone making this at home will find that the prep time is minimal and can be ready to eat in a matter of minutes using a standard or small oven. There are also substitutions that can be made just as quickly.

Some may like to use turkey bacon or those made from plants. While there are many vegetarian options that taste like the real thing, it may be necessary to double up when adding the glaze. To reduce sugar content, honey or agave syrup made be used instead. Hot sauce can be added to the ingredients for those who like their snacks spicy.

Anyone looking for something different to serve at social gatherings may want to experiment with different types of snacks for every type of palette. Hummus and pita chips are good choices for those who like to eat healthy, along with kale chips. Those who like a little indulgence can have a nice balance to choose from.




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