Alright, let’s talk about this bacon spread thing. I tell ya, it’s somethin’ else. You know, I ain’t no fancy cook or nothin’, but even I can whip this up. It’s that easy.
First off, you gotta get yourself some bacon. Not that thin, flimsy stuff, mind you. Get the good, thick-cut bacon. You know, the kind that makes your mouth water just lookin’ at it. Fry it up real good, ’til it’s nice and crispy. Don’t throw away that grease neither! That’s gold, I tell ya, gold! We always called it bacon fat, or drippings if you wanna be fancy.
Then you gotta chop up some onions. I ain’t picky, any kind will do. White, yellow, whatever you got. Chop ’em up small, though, you don’t want no big chunks in your spread.
Now, this is where it gets good. You gotta get yourself some brown sugar, the dark kind if you can find it. And some coffee, yeah, you heard me right, coffee! Just a little bit, don’t go overboard. And this balsamic stuff, I don’t know what it is exactly, but it makes it taste real good, kinda tangy like.
So, you take that crispy bacon, and you crumble it up. Then you throw it in a pan with the onions, the brown sugar, the coffee, and that balsamic stuff. And you let it simmer. Low and slow, that’s the key. You don’t want to burn it. Just let it cook down until it gets all thick and jam-like. It takes a while, but it’s worth it, trust me.
Now, if it gets too thick, you can add a little bit of that bacon grease back in. Or some olive oil, if you ain’t got no bacon grease left. Just a little bit at a time, ’til it’s the right consistency. You want it to be spreadable, you know, like jam or somethin’.
And that’s it! You got yourself some bacon spread. It’s good on crackers, it’s good on toast, it’s good on pretty much anything you can think of. I even put it on my vegetables sometimes, makes ’em taste a whole lot better.
- Make sure your bacon is crispy: That’s where the flavor is at.
- Don’t rush it: Low and slow cooking is key for that perfect jam-like texture.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment: Maybe add a little maple syrup or some pepper for a kick, whatever you want. I heard some folks even put other spices in it.
I tell you what, this bacon spread is the perfect thing to take to a party or a potluck. Everybody loves it. And it’s so easy to make, you can whip up a batch in no time. My grandkids, they just love it! They eat it on everything, even just by itself sometimes.
Now, some folks like to add butter to their bacon spread and make it into a kind of butter spread. I ain’t tried that yet, but it sounds pretty good. You just take some softened butter and mix it with the bacon spread. And you got yourself some bacon butter spread. Perfect for slathering on a warm biscuit or a piece of cornbread.
And let me tell you, that bacon grease you got left over? Don’t you dare throw it away! You can use that for cookin’ all sorts of things. Eggs, potatoes, green beans, anything you want. It makes everything taste better, I swear. Just keep it in a jar on the counter, it’ll last for a long time.
So there you have it. My recipe for bacon spread. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good. And it’s easy. So go on, give it a try. You won’t be disappointed. It’s better than any of that store-bought stuff, you can take my word for it.
One last thing: If you’re making this bacon spread for a crowd, you might want to double or even triple the recipe. It goes fast, I tell ya, real fast. And don’t be surprised if people ask you for the recipe. It’s that good.
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