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Honey Glazed Bacon HT MC British 90mins plus soakingServes 4 Hot Pork Fruit Roast Main Course Gluten Wheat Free Eggless Britain Europe
Ingredients: 1kg/ 2 lb Bacon Joint, Collar or Gammon 2 Bay Leaves Whole Peppercorns Whole Cloves 3 tbsp Soft Brown Sugar 2 tbsp Clear Honey 2 Large Apples 50g/2oz Butter
Instructions
1. Place the bacon in a large saucepan or bowl, cover with water and leave to soak for 12 hours.
2. Put the bacon into a large saucepan, cover with fresh water, add the bay leaves and whole peppercorns and bring to the boil. Remove any scum then reduce heat and simmer very gently for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas mark 4.
4. Remove the bacon from the pan and allow to cool slightly. Remove the rind and score the fat with a knife creating a diamond pattern. Place a clove in the centre of each diamond.
5. Very gently heat the honey and sugar until melted and brush over the surface of the bacon. Place the bacon in a roasting tin and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, basting frequently. Be careful not to allow the glaze to burn.
6. 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time, peel, core and cut the apples into 6mm/¼ inch slices. Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the apple rings on both sides until golden.
7. Serve the bacon on a large platter surrounded by the apple rings. A good alternative at Christmas or Easter. More Pork/Bacon Recipes | General Pork Prep & Cooking Times | Pork Cuts
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