Candied Bacon, Sous Vide Style
Candied Bacon made using the sous vide style of cooking
We have fallen in love with using the sous vide cooking method for steaks, but when we tried using this method with bacon we were really sold.
You literally can take a pouch of thick-cut bacon (be sure to get the kind that doesn’t have paper inside the pouch) and put it in the water bath at 145 degrees for 12 hours. The beauty of sous vide cooking is that it’s kept at a precise temperature you can leave it in the water bath for up to 12 hours more and it will still be perfectly cooked. We do ours overnight so it’s ready to finish off for breakfast or brunch.
At this point, it is cooked and ready to go, but most people prefer crisper bacon. Open the bag and save those delicious juices to use for soups, gravy, and other uses later. You will be amazed at how tender this form of cooking makes even thick-cut bacon. We then put ours on an oven-safe baking rack put on a foil-lined baking sheet and baked in a 350 degree oven for five to ten minutes depending on how crisp you like your bacon. But wait - there’s more!
To make candied bacon, sprinkle some light brown sugar on both sides of each slice then top with some freshly ground black pepper.
Put on the rack like above and cook for five to ten minutes. You will be amazing how good this is, and how little clean up there is to do afterward. Try cutting it into small pieces to serve at a party, on top of salads, or use to top baked yams.
The Lifestylist List: Items that can help you become a Sous Vide Pro
Anova Sous Vide Wand. This is the one that I use, and I get perfect results every time.
Sous Vide Water Container With Lid. This helps to keep your water at the precise temperature, and the racks help to keep your pouches from “floating.”
Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro. This is a must-have for sous-vide cooking, and it also helps keep other foods fresh, especially when freezing.
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