Candy Bacon for Valentine’s Day with Barefoot Bistro

Patti Hilton of Barefoot Bistro showcases a few items on the menu for Valentine’s including bacon candy!   The restaurant is located at 3914 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach.  The reservation line is (843) 663-0534.  For more information on Barefoot Bistro find her on Facebook at BarefootBistro

Bacon Candy

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with foil.

Place wire racks on baking sheet. Place bacon strips on rack and cover each with brown sugar. You may add black pepper if you like. Bake 20 – 25 minutes. Start checking at 18 minutes because bacon cooks differently based on fat content. Remove with tongs to parchment paper or it will stick to the rack. Let cool.

1/3 cup sour cream

1/3 cup mayo

1TBSP chopped onion

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. horseradish

1/4 tsp dill weed

1/4 tsp garlic salt

pepper to taste

Onions-sliced 1/4″ thick

Olive oil-1/4 cup plus 1 TBSP

In a dutch oven cook covered on low for 15 minutes.  Remove lid and cook 30 minutes on low.

Then add:

2 TBSP (1oz) butter

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

4 sprigs thyume

1 bay leaf

2 garlic cloves thinly sliced

1 TBSP salt

1/2 tsp fresh pepper

Cook 10 minutes

Add 3/4 cup sav blanc wine.  Turn up heat and cook 3-5 minutes.

Add:

6 cups beef stock

Simmer 45 minutes.  Remove thyme and bay leaf.  Add 1/4 cup cognac.  Top with bread and cheese.  Broil 3-4 minutes and garnish with parsley.