Smoked Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe
goat cheese, sherry gastrique
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sherry Gastrique
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare Dates
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit. Fill each date with approximately 1/3 ounce of goat cheese.
- 2
Wrap in Bacon
Take one slice of bacon and wrap it around each stuffed date, securing it with a toothpick if necessary. Ensure that the ends of the bacon are tucked underneath the date to prevent unwrapping during cooking.
Cooking
- 3
Bake Dates
Place the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown, turning them halfway through for even cooking.
Prepare Sherry Gastrique
- 4
Make Gastrique
In a saucepan, combine sherry vinegar, granulated sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Serving
- 5
Plate and Serve
Once the bacon-wrapped dates are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Drizzle the sherry gastrique over the dates and serve warm.
