Jul 14 2026
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Black Mission Fig Toast Recipe

Inspired by Merchant Bar
Time30m
Serves2

grilled english muffin bread, pancetta, spicy honey, stracciatella

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meat

Condiments

Cheese

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Figs

    Wash the black mission figs under cold water, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Cut each fig into quarters and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pancetta

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta slices until they are crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Once done, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush each slice of English muffin bread with olive oil on both sides. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden and have grill marks.

  2. 4

    Top the Toast

    Spread a generous amount of stracciatella cheese on each slice of grilled English muffin. Lay the crispy pancetta slices on top of the cheese.

  3. 5

    Add the Figs and Honey

    Top the pancetta with the quartered figs. Drizzle the spicy honey over each toast, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Serve the black mission fig toast warm, garnished with additional figs if desired. Enjoy as an appetizer or a light meal.

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