Maple Glazed Wagyu Beef Bacon Lollipops

A delectable dish featuring Fullblood Wagyu beef bacon chunks glazed with a sweet and savory maple syrup mixture, cooked to perfection for a delightful appetizer.

Ingredients

1	package Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Beef Bacon
3	Bay Leaves
1	teaspoon Black Peppercorns
½	cup Maple Syrup
½	cup Light Brown Sugar
½	teaspoon Dijon Mustard
	Optional: Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

• 1. Prepare the following tools: Wooden Skewers, Parchment Paper, Aluminum Foil, Baking Trays with Racks, Pastry Brush
  2. First Step: Begin by thawing the Fullblood Wagyu beef bacon in the refrigerator 24 hours before starting the recipe.
  3. Preparing the Fullblood Wagyu Beef Bacon: Start by preheating the oven to 225°F. Wrap the Fullblood Wagyu beef bacon along with bay leaves and black peppercorns in parchment paper and then aluminum foil, ensuring a tight seal. Place the packet on a rack in a baking pan and bake at 225°F for 6 hours. Allow the bacon to cool, then transfer it to a dish. Place the bacon chunks on a rack to drip the fat off. Optionally, strain out the peppercorns and bay leaves from the rendered bacon fat and reserve for future use.
  4. Preparing the Glaze: While the bacon drains, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, and optionally red pepper flakes in a bowl to create the maple syrup glaze.
  5. Preparing the Lollipops: Heat the oven to 425°F. Skewer each bacon chunk with a wooden skewer. Place them on a rack in a baking pan lined with foil. Dab the bacon dry with a paper towel and brush each lollipop with the maple syrup glaze using a pastry brush. Bake for 5 minutes, then repeat the glazing process until a nice crust forms, taking care not to burn the glaze.
  6. Final Steps: Once the bacon lollipops have a caramelized glaze, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm as an exquisite appetizer or allow them to cool before serving. Enjoy this delicious dish!

Jul 18, 2024