Hello again from bacon world. Nah, just kidding. But I am surrounded by bacon recipes at the moment. You'll be seeing another bacon recipe (from a different cookbook) here soon. You'll think I'm crazy, but as I've said before, I eat ham (sometimes) and I eat bacon, but I can't bear to eat pork. Yep, totally mad! And as I often say, it's all to do with cannibalism. ????? I can hear you thinking.
Now hear me out... You know that cannibals (if there ever really were such a beast) called human flesh 'long pig', as it apparently looked like pig aka pork. The same colour, the same texture, the same dense, pink flesh. So every time I see a bit of pork, I see my sister's arm. Whaaaaaat? Yep, 'cos when I was a kid, I bit a chunk out of her upper arm. I can still see the toothmarks...
creamy, sweet, bacon-y ice cream |
Niamh's recipe is for a proper French custard-type ice cream but I took the easy way out and made a condensed milk version. Still delicious, and soooo easy! I had the bright idea of adding the chopped nuts to an already fabulous idea :-) Maple syrup, bacon and bourbon - winner, winner, chicken dinner!
(Linking up with Marg at The Intrepid Reader for Weekend Cooking.)
Makes just over 1 Litre/1 Quart:
ingredients:
600mL/20 oz thickened cream
1 can (395g./14oz) condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
60mL bourbon (or liquor of your choice)
100g./3.5oz toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped - you want big chunks
pinch of sea salt flakes
150g./5.5oz maple-candied bacon, blitzed in a food processor till you have fine pieces
Method:
Pour the cream into a large mixing bowl, and whip till soft peaks form
Gradually add the condensed milk, beating all the while
Add the vanilla and bourbon, and give it a quick whizz with the beaters
Take a large spoon, and stir in the nuts, sea salt and bacon pieces/dust
Now grab a monstrous piece of cling wrap or freezer film, line a large baking dish, making sure there is plenty of overhang so you can swaddle that ice cream like a baby! Pour the mixture into the dish, spread it out evenly, cover with the wrap, and place in the freezer for several hours or overnight. (I used my enamel baking dish which is about 25cm x 30cm (approx 10 in x 12 in).
The next day, scoop out the mixture into a container with a lid, and whack it back into the freezer. You can store it for a week, but I bet you eat it first!
Notes:
Toast your nuts on a baking tray till golden and fragrant (or buy ready toasted)
I asked Mr P. to chop the bacon finely for me; he gave up after a bit, as it was like chopping toffee! I strongly suggest chucking it into a food processor and blitz, baby, blitz! You want it quite fine
ingredients gathered |
get Mr P. to blitz the bacon |
beat the cream, condensed milk, vanilla and bourbon together |
stir in the bacon, nuts and salt |
pour it into the lined tray |
wrap it up, and whack into the freezer |
scoop it out |
eat some |
freeze some |
© Sherry M. |
I love bacon :-)Sweet, salty and nutty..this is an ice cream after my own heart!
ReplyDeleteit is a good one angie!
DeleteOhh my that ice cream looks stunning, love the flavours
ReplyDeletethanks raymund.
DeleteMmmm, bacon in ice cream. And bourbon. And nuts. Can. Not. Resist. :-) This looks fabulous -- thanks.
ReplyDeleteglad to hear that KR:-)
DeleteWow, this sounds delicious!
ReplyDeletethanks muchly anne.
DeleteThis sounds delicious Sherry and very unusual, but tell me please, where did you find the maple candied bacon, I've never seen it but then I haven't been looking.
ReplyDeletehi pauline
Deletethanks. i made the candied bacon. see my previous post:)
This sounds awesome!
ReplyDeletethank you jackie.
DeleteOkay, that is the craziest story but I can see why pork would turn you off. I know lots of friends who would love this ice cream - but this is where I am crazy. Love bacon but not in my sweets!
ReplyDeletehi david
Deleteyep i was a crazy kid. but it tastes good - honest :)
I eat a bit of ham and bacon and not pork, after your description I will definitely never eat pork again lol Looks delish Sherry :)
ReplyDeleteyep stay off the pork M!:-)
DeleteNow this sounds like a fantastic use of that maple bacon, Sherry! Funny enough, I made a similar recipe years ago, and I recall it being one of my favorite homemade ice creams. The bourbon + maple + bacon just all pair so well together! Now as far as pork...I was thinking about grilling pork chops soon, but I might opt for hamburgers instead. :-)
ReplyDeletethanks david. yep a very good use for the bacon. tee hee - re the pork chops:-)
DeleteOkay. I bet this is good. But I’m just not a bacon sweet person. I’ve tried bacon in chocolate. Just not for me. Love all of the other ingredients, for what that’s worth!
ReplyDeletewow bacon in chocolate? that sounds - interesting...
DeleteI would definitely scream for this ice cream - looks delish!
ReplyDeletethanks sammie!
DeleteHaha I like biting people too although I've never drawn blood! Bit it depends on the person :) I love maple bacon ice cream but haven't made it for years now! Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeletea fellow people-biter? we must be two of a kind:) Yes i made your bacon ice cream years ago for the blog. Can't remember if it was maple bacon?
DeleteThis looks good, Sherry! I've developed lots of ice cream recipes, usually the cooked custard method, sometimes uncooked, but I've yet to try any with condensed milk because I'm always trying to control the amount of sugar in things. A little alcohol, like your bourbon, really helps the texture and makes it more scoopable. Love the toasted pecans.
ReplyDeleteuncooked custard method? mm i wonder what that is?:-) condensed milk is such an easy way to make ice cream.
DeleteThe ice cream looks delicious. I love sweet and savory flavors together in a dessert.
ReplyDeletethanks balvinder!
DeleteI never thought about that comparison between pork and us, but I also eat bacon and smoked ham and have never abided pork chops or slices. Hmm....
ReplyDeleteLovely use of bourbon & bacon here.
funny isn't it? i just can't bear the look of it. brrrrr
DeleteI can only imagine how popular this would be for bacon lovers. Being vegan it's not for me but it still looks good.
ReplyDeleteit is good, thanks judee.
DeleteThis is just downright decadent! It reminds me of a rum raisin, but much better. Can't wait for it to warm up out here so that I'll be able to eat ice cream. This one is on my list! Thanks!
ReplyDeletethis one is good MJ.
DeleteI love bacon in ice cream, delicious!
ReplyDeleteYour story of biting your sister made me cackle.
glad to give you a laugh:)
DeleteWell I knew you never care for pork but I didn't know why...how does your sister feel about it? The ice cream sounds interesting and one I would probably enjoy.
ReplyDeletemy sister has been a vegetarian since she popped out of the womb! never a morsel of meat has touched her lips.
DeleteThis looks so good I can hardly stand it! Oh, those flavors must be fantastic -- thanks for sharing this (and the maple bacon below). And also, thanks for coming by Marmelade Gypsy!
ReplyDeletethanks so much jeanie. yep it's a good one. bacon made even better!
DeleteOh my God!
ReplyDeleteis it the ice cream or the sister-biting? :-)
DeleteOkay ... I'm sold!!!!!!
ReplyDeletegood idea beth. it's fab!
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