Bacon has a huge following. Say BBQ bacon? Are you salivating yet?

Indeed, it would be difficult to make more people happy this summer than by combining delicious slices of smoked bacon with the pleasure of cooking on the BBQ! With its smoky aroma, artisanal bacon from l’épicier Hand-prepared bacon is a little gem cooked on the BBQ. Cut into thick slices, it's perfect for grilling. What's more, when you learn that this product contains less fat than standard bacon, you'll feel no compunction about including it from appetizer to dessert. A not-so-guilty treat that you'll want to repeat all summer long! Ready to go to 7th heaven?

Bacon as an aperitif

Bacon in a cocktail? Absolutely!

To impress your guests and delight their taste buds, serve Bloody Marys with bacon.

In a glass or mason jar, combine 1.5 oz of vodka, 4 oz of tomato juice, a dash of lemon juice, a dash of Worcestershire sauce and a few drops of Tabasco with a few ice cubes.

On the BBQ, using indirect heat, cook a few slices of bacon for about 3 minutes on each side. Then garnish each cocktail with a celery stalk and a slice of grilled bacon. Let the party begin!

Starter

For a starter that's both sophisticated and simple to make, opt for bacon-wrapped scallops.

First, prepare a quick marinade for your scallops by mixing equal parts honey and lime juice. Add two to three medium-sized scallops per person.

On the BBQ, cook one slice of bacon per scallop over indirect heat and set aside. Once cooled, wrap the bacon slices around each scallop. Thread a few scallops onto a wooden skewer that you have previously soaked in water for a few hours. Then brown the scallops on the grill. Drizzle with a little lime juice before serving.

Main course

When it comes to main courses, the possibilities for adding bacon are endless. With a little imagination, you can delight bacon lovers by adding it to any classic recipe.

However, be careful of flashbacks if you cook the bacon directly on the grill. It's best to cook it on aluminum foil, on a baking sheet, or use indirect cooking.

Known for your beer can chicken recipe? Take it to the next level by wrapping your chicken in bacon. To keep the slices in place, secure them with small wooden skewers. Along the same lines, chicken drumsticks wrapped in bacon will also be a hit. The classic hamburger will also reach another level if you add a few slices of bacon, grilled to perfection on the BBQ. Reinvent your BBQ hot dogs by wrapping each sausage in a slice of bacon before cooking. Guaranteed success! Also, wrap your steaks, chicken pieces, or even salmon fillets in bacon to make delicious homemade tournedos.

Do you love grilling pizzas? While your crust is slowly browning, cook a few slices of bacon over indirect heat and crumble them over your pizzas. The texture and salty flavor will be most enjoyable.

Tailored Support

The beloved potato salad is a popular side dish on summer tables. Simply add a few pieces of cooked bacon to your traditional recipe to make it even better!

To reinvent the classic corn roasts Corn, serve new-style grilled corn. Once shucked, brush your cobs with butter or olive oil, season them with salt and pepper, then wrap them tightly in two slices of homemade bacon. l’épicier. Cook on the BBQ on aluminum foil or by indirect cooking.

Dessert

Did you know that bacon and dessert go strangely well together?

In his book BBQ au Max, Quebec BBQ guru Max Lavoie offers a truly decadent dessert: a bacon mille-feuille cooked on the BBQ. Yes, you read that right!

To prepare it, simply grill 2 slices of bacon per serving over indirect heat on the BBQ for about 2 minutes on each side. Then use ready-made cream or custard mille-feuilles and wrap them with two slices of bacon. Then place the coated mille-feuilles in the indirect cooking zone of the BBQ, then sprinkle with a little maple sugar. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. When ready to serve, sprinkle with a little maple sugar and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

With this dessert, you will surprise your guests, guaranteed!

Surprised by this daring recipe? Check out our other bacon dessert recipes or our BBQ dessert ideas.

sources:
https://bbqquebec.com/livre-bbq-au-max
https://www.kpourkatrine.com/fr/recettes/grille-bacon-ciboulette/
https://www.journaldequebec.com/2015/09/23/un-site-de-rencontre-pour-les-amateurs-de-bacon

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