Bacon Spirals

 

I haven't personally done this.

Actually this morning is going to be the first.

I've got Montreal Spiced Bacon in the fridge.  I'm going to do about 1/2.  If it doesn't turn out, well, I've only wasted about 1/2 of the bacon.

Then again, how could it go wrong?

Ingredients

Thick cut Bacon

Stuff you will need

Cookie sheet

Tin Foil

Wire Rack

Directions

Twist uncooked thick-cut bacon into tight spirals and place on a wire rack set inside a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees until crispy, about 35 minutes. Let cool on rack.

Mountain Man Potato Bacon Hash

Ingredients
1 pound bacon, diced
4-6 potatoes, half-inch cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 eggs
1 jalapeno, sliced
salt and pepper

Directions
Set the Cook-It-All’s skillet/wok in a bed of coals. Preheat to medium-high heat.

Cook bacon ¾ of the way through (3-5 min).

Remove to a paper towel lined plate.

Add cubed potatoes to bacon grease along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown (12-15 minutes).

Add onion, peppers and garlic. Mix well, cook until softened (10 minutes).

Sprinkle bacon into skillet and stir.

Crack eggs evenly over the hash.

Place the Cook-It-All griddle on top of skillet/wok and cook until yolks are at desired temperature.

Smoked Meatloaf Wrapped in Bacon

 

This amazingly tender n’ juicy meatloaf is wrapped in bacon while smoked with the aroma of hickory wood. One slice of this extraordinary bacon-wrapped smoked meatloaf with hickory smoke aroma will leave you craving for more. Don’t forget the delectable loaf oozing cheese all over your plate, while you munch on this delicacy!

Ingredients

2 Pounds fresh lean ground beef
1 Egg, slightly beaten
½ Cup breadcrumbs
1½ Tsp salt
1 Tsp garlic powder
1 Tsp onion powder
1 Tsp ground black pepper
1 Tsp dried oregano
½ Tsp cayenne pepper
1 Cup Shredded cheese
6 to 8 thin strips of bacon
Bradley Flavor Bisquettes – Hickory

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients, except the cheese and bacon. Use your hands to knead the mixture until everything is fully combined and thoroughly mixed.
2. Mold the meat mixture into a square flat shape, place the cheese in the middle part and roll the meat over it so the cheese is fully covered. Wrap the loaf with bacon (you can use toothpicks to help to hold it in place).
3. Startup the smoker using hickory wood bisquettes and oven temperature of 250°F (121.1C). Cook it until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71.1C).

Low Carb Creamy Shrimp, Salmon and Bacon Keto WOE

Tonya loves to cook.  She didn't used to.  But since we got some "proper" kitchen gadgets, she really enjoys cooking now.


The recipe below is only meant to be a guideline.  There is a video at the bottom of this page.  As you can see, we have a good time when we are cooking.

Isn't that what life's all about?  Having fun, preparing meals and enjoying each other's company.

Ingredients

4 slices thick bacon
10 to 12 sliced button mushrooms
4 oz smoked salmon
4 oz raw shelled shrimp
½ cup whipping cream
freshly ground black pepper
Other spice as desired

Stuff you will need

14 inch cast iron skillet
cutting board
sharp knife

Directions

Cut the bacon in 1 inch pieces

Start heating a cast iron skillet and place the bacon in it on a medium, fry up the bacon, stirring for about 5 minutes.

When the bacon is cooked but not crispy, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Now add the salmon cut in strips, cook for 2 to 3 minutes

Add the shrimp and saute' for about 2 minutes

Add the cream and and let cook for 1 minute, or until the cream reaches the desired thickness.

You can serve on top of spaghetti squash.

Comments and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome!

Butternut Squash scalloped "potatoes" done the Keto WOE

I discovered the butternut squash.  This has been able to replace my potatoes that I miss so much while doing the Keto Way Of Eating (Keto WOE)

I find that butternut squash reminds me of sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

1/2 butternut squash
4 Tablespoons of Butter (Divided)
1 Teaspoon xantham gum
1 Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon of Pepper
2 Cups of creme
1 Onion
¾ Cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
1/3 cup Bacon Bits

Stuff you will need

Mandolin (Or patience to slice each potatoe to uniform thickness)
1 x sauce Pot
1 x oven safe casserole dish

Directions

Pre-heat the oven to 375 F.

Peel the squash.  Using a mandolin, or if you have the patience, slice thin.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pot and fry up the onion at medium heat.

Add the xamtham gum and continue to cook the onions till they are done.  Less than 5 minutes.

Add the creme a ½ cup at a time.  Continue to mix.  Add the cheese, bacon bits salt and pepper.  Continue to stir till the cheese is melted.

In an oven proof casserole dish, spray with Pam Cooking Spray.  Then layer, squash, cheese mix, squash, cheese mix, etc.

For added flare, I topped it with some schredded cheese.

Bake for 75 minutes.

Comments and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome.

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

This is a sandwich I could eat quite often.

I suspect not everyone would eat this, only because of the bacon.  Then again, I'm not supposed to have the lettuce.  But that's because of gout.  The mysteries of life.

Ingredients

4 slices of white bread
6 slices of crispy bacon
1 tomato cut into slices
4 pieces of lettuce leaves
3 tablespoons of Mayonnaise - divided

Stuff you will need

Toaster
Cutting board
Bread knife

Directions

Toast the bread.

Spread the Mayonnaise on the bread.

Break the bacon in 1/2 and create your first layer.

Add the tomato and then the lettuce.

Top with the final layer of toast.

Cut the 2 sandwiches in 1/2.

Find the TV remote, sit in your favorite chair and dig in.  When your done, burb and have a nap.  Let the dog lick the crumbs off the plate.

Comments and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome.