In homage to one of the most important days of the year, International Bacon Day, we've created the ultimate Bourbon & Bacon board. From super crispy bacon slices to collard greens, we've got it all covered, so read on for the recipes below..
Bacon wrapped wings
You’ll need: 3x chicken wings, 3x smoked bacon slices, olive oil, Jim Beam Original Bourbon Sauce.
Method: Split the wing at the joint to make into a straight line. Wrap with the bacon around the wing, and then roast with a bit of olive oil on 180C until cooked through and crispy. Pour over Jim Beam Original Bourbon Sauce.
Pigs in blankets
You’ll need: 3x chipolata sausages, 3x streaky bacon slices.
Method: Wrap your bacon around the chipolata and grill until golden.
Extra crispy bacon
You’ll need: Streaky bacon (as much as you want)
Method: Sandwich your streaky bacon between two trays in baking parchment, bake on a high heat until crispy and snap-able.
Collard Greens
You’ll need: 1x spring green cabbage, 3x smoked bacon slices chopped into small pieces, oil, 1 pint of chicken stock, pinch of clove, pinch of cayenne.
Method: Fry the smoked bacon with a touch of oil until crispy. Chop your spring cabbage into hearty chunks and fry with the bacon and the spices, top with stock and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.
Boston beans
You’ll need: Tin of mixed beans in tomato sauce, glug of Jim Beam Original Bourbon Sauce, chopped chives.
Method: Warm the beans on the hob and add a hearty glug of Jim beam to sweeten the pot.
Poppyseed cornbread
You’ll need: Knob of butter, ½ small onion finely sliced, 100g fine cornmeal, 70g of plain flour, pinch of sugar & salt, 1 tsp of baking powder, carton of buttermilk (approx. 284ml), egg, poppy seeds.
Method: Fry the onion in butter until soft. Beat together the buttermilk, eggs & onions. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix together until you have a thick & smooth batter. Tip into individual muffin cases, top with poppy seeds and bake in the oven on 220C for 20 minutes.
Mac & cheese
You’ll need: 3 tbsp of macaroni, knob of butter, 1 tbsp of flour, ½ cup of double cream, pile of grated cheddar, grated mozzarella, handful of breadcrumbs.
Method: Boil macaroni in slated water until cooked. Melt butter in your pan, add flour and cook on a low heat for a minute or so. Add double cream and stir occasionally, once smooth and velvety, add a handful of cheese and whisk. Add your cooked macaroni, bang in a dish and bake with a handful of breadcrumbs and grated mozzarella.
