Man Candy: Candied Bacon and Nuts
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 - 8
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Calories
443 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Man Candy: Candied Bacon and Nuts
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Easy to make, and a great gift for any bacon lover. Just be careful who you give it to. Because they will be begging you to make it again and again and again!!
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Ingredients
Candied Bacon
- 6 slices centre cut or middle bacon (about 200g / 6 oz) (Note 1)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or normal)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (Note 2)
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (Note 2)
- 1 lemon , zest only
- Pinch of salt
- black pepper (3 grinds)
Candied Nuts
- 1 cup pecans , roughly chopped
- 1 cup walnuts , roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or normal)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (Note 3)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (Note 2)
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (Note 2)
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- black pepper (3 grinds)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper (parchment paper).
- Cut the bacon into 1.5cm / 0.6" pieces (remove rind if it has it).
- Combine with remaining Candied Bacon ingredients in a bowl and use your fingers to coat the bacon.
- Combine the Candied Nuts ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.
- Spread the Candied Bacon onto a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, or until the sugar is bubbling and the bacon is starting to turn brown (i.e. almost cooked).
- Remove the bacon from the tray using a slotted spatula (so you don't get too much bacon fat) and transfer it into the bowl with the nuts. Mix to combine.
- Use a spatula to scrape and pour the excess oil off the parchment paper (this is what I did).
- Pour the nuts back onto the baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once at half time.
- Turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Leave for at least 15 minutes, then remove and allow to cool.
- Break the candy into chunks. To store, place into an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator. (Note 4)
Notes
- Center cut is lower in fat than streaky bacon. In Australia, the equivalent is middle bacon which is the type most commonly found at supermarkets. Streaky bacon can also be used but use 1 extra piece because the bacon is much fattier and the fat renders out when you bake it so you will end up with less bacon unless you use an extra piece.
- The original recipe calls for hot Hungarian Paprika. I couldn't find this, so I just used ordinary and added cayenne pepper for the heat. You could also use chili powder, but make sure it's pure chili powder, not American chili powder which is more like a seasoning which has other flavourings like onion powder in it.
- If you happen to have hot Hungarian Paprika, then you can use 1/2 tsp of it instead of 1/2 tsp ordinary paprika + 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice is a spice blend used for pumpkin pie which you can buy pre blended in America. I make my own - it's very simple: 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder + 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg + 1/4 tsp all spice + 1/8 tsp ground ginger.
- I am not 100% sure how long it can be kept for. I have never seen it last more than 3 days, so I know it's fine for up to 3 days. It should be stored in the refrigerator - because of the bacon. Bring it to room temperature before serving.
- Nutrition assumes 6 servings but this does not take into account that the rendered fat is discarded.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
82g
Calories
443cal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
21.5g
(7%)
Protein
16.1g
(32%)
Fat
34.5g
(53%)
Saturated Fat
5.3g
(27%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
360mg
(10%)
Fiber
3.4g
(14%)
Sugar
16.6g
(33%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 82g | |
| Calories | 443cal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 16.1g | 32% |
| Fat | 34.5g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% |
| Sugar | 16.6g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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