Higos Con Tocino Recipe
Cabrales & almond-stuffed figs wrapped in bacon, fig reduction
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Ingredients
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Figs
Fig Reduction
Method
Preparation of Figs
- 1
Prepare the figs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Rinse the fresh figs under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Stuff the figs
Carefully make a small slit in each fig and stuff them with a piece of Cabrales cheese and an almond.
- 3
Wrap in bacon
Wrap each stuffed fig with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
Cooking the Figs
- 4
Bake the figs
Place the wrapped figs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
Preparation of Fig Reduction
- 5
- 6
Cook the reduction
Simmer the mixture over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the figs break down and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally and mash the figs for a smoother consistency.
Serving
- 7
Plate the dish
Once the figs are done baking, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the fig reduction over the bacon-wrapped figs and serve warm.