Description
Honey Glazed Shallots with Crispy Beef Bacon is a delightful dish that combines sweet, tender shallots with the smoky crunch of beef bacon. This versatile recipe elevates any meal, making it a perfect side or topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- medium to large shallots
- thinly sliced beef bacon
- good quality runny honey
- apple cider vinegar
- fine sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Lay the slices of beef bacon in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-25 minutes until crispy.
- Once crispy, remove the bacon from the oven and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- While the bacon is cooking, peel your shallots. Trim off both ends and make a shallow lengthwise cut on one side.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the peeled shallots to the hot skillet. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes until they start to soften and turn golden brown.
- If using fresh thyme or rosemary, add them to the pan with the shallots for the last few minutes.
- Once the shallots are tender, pour in 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
- Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the liquid has thickened into a glaze.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully remove any herb sprigs.
- Fold in most of the crispy beef bacon pieces into the glazed shallots, reserving a few for garnish.
- Transfer the dish to a serving plate, garnish with remaining bacon pieces and fresh chopped herbs, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure not to overcrowd the pan when sautéing shallots for even cooking. For crispy bacon, pat it dry before cooking and monitor closely to prevent burning.