Midwest Bloody Mary with Candied Bacon
Total Time55 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4
Total Time55 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4
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Key IngredientHickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 12oz
AboutThis zingy Midwest Blood Mary featuring candied hickory smoked classic cut bacon is just the thing to get brunch going. Add other garnishes for extra panache, and you’ve got a refreshingly bold way to toast the day!
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
14 ounces Diced tomatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice 1 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 teaspoon Whole grain mustard 1/2 teaspoon Hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon Celery Salt, 1/4 Teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon Smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons Horseradish (optional) 8 slices Candied Bacon, for garnish Garnish options: celery stalk, sliced limes or lemons, cherry tomatoes, gherkin pickles, and sliced jalapeños. 12 ounces Vodka Ice, to servw 16 ounces Farmland Hickory Smoked Classic Cut Bacon 1 cup Brown sugar 1 tablespoon Cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Midwest Bloody Mary
Key Ingredient
Hickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 12oz

Candied Bacon

Key IngredientHickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 12oz
Directions
1Bloody Mary Mix: In a blender, add the tomatoes, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, kosher salt, smoked paprika, whole grain mustard, and horseradish. Blend on high speed for 30-40 seconds until mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into a glass pitcher, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
2Candied Bacon: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet pan with a silicone liner, parchment paper, or aluminum foil
3Place bacon slices onto an oven-safe wire rack. Try to avoid overlapping slices. Add brown sugar, cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
4Sprinkle the mixture over bacon slices. Use your hands to pat the sugar down, making sure to cover it all
5Bake for 30 minutes or until bacon is brown and crispy. Once baked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the caramelized sugar to harden. Tip: To add smokier flavor to drinks, soak candied bacon in the vodka 30 minutes before serving
6To serve, fill each pint glass with ice. Add 4 ounces of Bloody Mary Mix and 3 ounces of vodka over ice. Stir well to combine. Garnish options: celery stalk, sliced limes or lemons, 2 candied bacon slices, cherry tomatoes, gherkin pickles, and sliced jalapeños.
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