Photo: Sweet and Salty Bacon and Nuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (8 to 9 slices), applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup raw almonds (about 5 ounces)
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until brown and crisp, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour 1/4 cup of the bacon fat on a heavy rimmed baking sheet and spread evenly.
Beat the egg white and salt until just foamy using a whisk in a medium bowl. Gradually add the sugar and beat until just blended. Add the almonds, walnuts and cayenne pepper. Toss until the nuts are coated.
Spread the nut mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are crisp and brown, about 35 minutes, turning and stirring the nut mixture with a metal spatula every 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 2 hours.
Transfer the nut mixture to a bowl; add the bacon pieces and toss to blend. This recipe can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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By sophiacheung
on February 19, 2013
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I've made these 2 times so far and the second time, I did 2 batches. One w/ and one w/o the bacon and we all agreed w/o the bacon was SO much better. The first time, i followed the recipe but left out the bacon fat. I made a few adjustments for the second time. I baked them at 350° and added an extra cup of nuts, end result...the nuts were super crunchy. There was a lot less of the egg mixture left over and when I baked them at the higher temp, it helped to make them super crunchy. Definitely will be making these again!
By seubanks_11140709
Hamilton, OH
on February 02, 2013
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This is the best snack recipe ever!! We have made it over and over and have to make double batches. It is so good it's addictive and was such a hit when we took it to a friend's house at Christmas that everyone wanted the recipe! Also, this snack is good with any beverage (doesn't have to be beer. We make it as the recipe reads with the bacon grease and all, no need to improve on a good thing!! If you want to make a hit at your Super Bowl party, make this snack. You won't be sorry!
By barnardjulia_11...
Brookline, MA
on November 25, 2012
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This recipe is addictive and delicious. I read the reviews and did not use the bacon grease and substituted brown sugar for granulated. My husband loved, loved these nuts. I brought them to my parents over Thanksgiving and they were gone in a day. I will make these again and again.
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