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[[category:Bacon]][[category:Desserts]][[category:Chocolate]][[category:Abominations]] __FORCETOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__

In celebration of the temporary departure of the last of our vegetarian overlords (just kidding Swati) my work team had a potluck with the theme of Meatcrafting. I went with the always easy and awesome crock pot [[Pulled Pork]] as my main dish, but I couldn't resist making something I've always wanted to try but never really had a reason to make: Chocolate Bacon

==Ingredients==
*1 lb Bacon (I used Maple smoked)
*Chocolate to coat (I used about 2.5 cups of good Dark Chocolate melting wafers, IMO dark works best)
*2 TBSP Maple Syrup

===Garnishes===
*Crumbled nuts (cashews pictured)
*Good quality salt
*Chili Powder
*White Chocolate

==Method==
*Bake your bacon to the desired crispyness level, I did mine at 400F for about 35 minutes

*Just before your bacon is ready, melt your chocolate in a [[Double Boiler]] (or improvised double boiler) adding the syrup once it's fairly liquid

*Remove bacon and pat dry to remove as much grease as possible.

*Cut each strip in half (or not as you might want)

*Dip in chocolate, then roll in nuts or add other garnish. I really liked the nuts or a light sprinkle of smoked sea salt. I stayed away from the drizzle of white chocolate as contrast, as pretty as it is I felt like the white chocolate would overpower the salty sweet balance.

*Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or wax paper and once all pieces are dipped, transfer to freezer to set the chocolate.

==Serving==

*Remove from freezer JUST before serving as they get melty fairly quick.

*Serve on their own or as a garnish to a small scoop of ice cream.

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 *Bake your bacon to the desired crispyness level, I did mine at 400F for about 35 minutes
-*Just before your bacon is ready, melt your chocolate in a [[Double Boiler]] (or improvised double boiler) adding the syrup once it's fairly liquid
+*Just before your bacon is ready, melt your chocolate in a [[Double Boiler]] (or improvised double boiler) adding the syrup once it's fairly liquid (I added some brown sugar too)
 *Remove bacon and pat dry to remove as much grease as possible.
 *Cut each strip in half (or not as you might want)
 *Dip in chocolate, then roll in nuts or add other garnish. I really liked the nuts or a light sprinkle of smoked sea salt. I stayed away from the drizzle of white chocolate as contrast, as pretty as it is I felt like the white chocolate would overpower the salty sweet balance.
 *Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or wax paper and once all pieces are dipped, transfer to freezer to set the chocolate.
 ==Serving==
 *Remove from freezer JUST before serving as they get melty fairly quick.
 *Serve on their own or as a garnish to a small scoop of ice cream.

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