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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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! |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița