Another blessing about writing this blog is that occasionally, people send me stuff they want me to write about. If it's something that's good, I will write about it. And that brings me to Nueske's bacon. Long before I started blogging, I fell in love with Nueske's. Their apple wood smoked bacon smells like a campfire when you cook it, and it's taste is out of this world. It's no accident that Nueske's is the bacon served at Zingerman's famous deli here in Ann Arbor. It is really great stuff....in Ann Arbor, this Wisconsin product can be found at Busch's and Hiller's. So, I was really pleased when the good people from Nueske's sent me some of their products to evaluate. I tried out their uncured cherrywood smoked bacon last night - it's a great choice for people trying to avoid nitrates. They use celery juice instead of the nitrates and the cherrywood smoke is wonderful. I made bacon wrapped dates for a cocktail party and the smell of it cooking drew a crowd into the kitchen. This recipe is from one of my classic blog posts from years past - holiday appetizer hacks. Since the holidays are upon us, check it out. It features recipes that are easy and real crowd pleasers. And thanks for reading!
Bacon Wrapped Dates
24 pitted dates
12 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise
Preheat oven to 400 F. Roll each date in bacon and place on a foil covered broiler pan with the edge down. If it won't stay rolled up, fasten it with a toothpick. Cook until bacon is browned nicely, about 30 minutes.
12 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise
Preheat oven to 400 F. Roll each date in bacon and place on a foil covered broiler pan with the edge down. If it won't stay rolled up, fasten it with a toothpick. Cook until bacon is browned nicely, about 30 minutes.
This recipe is so ridiculously simple that it can be committed to memory., which is nice when the holidays are upon us and unexpected guests drop in. Usually dates are easy to find this time of year and they will last quite a while in the pantry. And bacon lasts a long time in the fridge - make sure to keep some on hand! People that profess to hate dates will even gobble these up....it tastes like a sweet savory bite of smoky goodness.
2 comments:
Remember when you brought these to the cookie exchange and I just peeled off the bacon and ate the dates?? :)
Yes, I do! I wonder if Nueske makes beef bacon? My Christian friend Dave who keeps kosher because he wants to more deeply study the Old Testament says that beef bacon is very good.
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