Bacon Marmalade Recipe
provolone, bacon marmalade, arugula, jalapeño aioli
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Ingredients
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Bacon Marmalade
Jalapeño Aioli
Assembly
Method
Bacon Marmalade
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving some fat in the skillet.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Chop the cooked bacon and add it back to the skillet with the onion. Stir in the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and maple syrup.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and caramelizes.
- 5
Blend
Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth but still slightly chunky.
Jalapeño Aioli
- 6
Prepare the Jalapeño
Remove the seeds from the jalapeño and finely chop it.
- 7
Mix the Aioli
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
Assembly
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
On a serving platter, layer provolone cheese, followed by the bacon marmalade, a handful of arugula, and a drizzle of jalapeño aioli on top.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or a gourmet addition to sandwiches.