Bacon + Fudge?

Rover24 · 12-11-2012, 03:25 PM

The wife asked me to make fudge for an upcoming holiday function, and I'm trying to put a little Brethren twist on it. Has anyone ever incorporated bacon into their fudge recipe? I was thinking of folding it into the fudge prior to baking or maybe sprinkling it on top. What says the Brethren?

daninnewjersey · 12-11-2012, 03:26 PM

Topping.....

aawa · 12-11-2012, 03:30 PM

render small pieces of bacon so they are super crunchy and sprinkle it on the top. Most people will think it is some sort of sweet crunchy topping until they bite into ti and get the porky salty bacon flavor w/ the sweetness of the fudge which is ridiculously good.

Lytnin · 12-11-2012, 03:38 PM

Use crispy bacon instead of the nuts.

Marwendholt · 12-11-2012, 03:44 PM

I know chocolate dipped bacon from the Evansville West Side Nut Club Fall Fest is amazing, so I imagine fudge would be too.

chad · 12-11-2012, 03:55 PM

Topping...especially if you are "surprising" your wife. You mess up her fudge gift and you will be needing the cooker for warmth. Just an observation! YMMV!

tish · 12-11-2012, 06:43 PM

Topping

PitRow · 12-11-2012, 10:08 PM

I think I would personally chop it up fairly small and incorporate it throughout. Maybe sprinkle some on top so people know what they're getting.

Another option you might try, instead of chocolate fudge is maple fudge. Seems like maple and bacon would be a good combo.

Though I have to say, the one time I tried chocolate covered bacon, I also tried maple covered bacon. I liked the chocolate covered better than the maple covered. Though I think this was because the bacon in the chocolate was crispy and the maple was still on the limp side.

caseydog · 12-11-2012, 10:26 PM

I have not made it, but have eaten it. Fudge and bacon work very well together, as long as you don't get over greasy with the bacon. The bacon needs to be an accent in the fudge, like the way that nuts accent fudge.

CD

Meat Meets Meat · 12-11-2012, 10:56 PM

I'd add a tiny bit of cayenne too

mrkrag · 12-12-2012, 06:46 AM

First post! I think I got this. I have added bacon to chocolate chip cookies and brownies with excellent results.

Line a cookie sheet with foil.
Lay out all your bacon strips.
Sprinkle light brown sugar over them. Bake at 400 for 5-8 minutes. The bacon should be mostly cooked at that point but not completely crispy.
Flip your strips at this point, dredging them on the liquid forming in the pan.
Then add a little bit more sugar and give them another 5 minutes in the oven.
Remove immediately to a cooling rack.
Once cooled, the candied bacon will be rock solid and crumbly. Break it up to your desired size and mix into the fudge and/or use as a topping.

I hope this helps. My brownies were a big hit.

aquablue22 · 12-12-2012, 11:34 AM

I've had fudge with bacon sprinkled on top before and it is good.

Rover24 · 12-12-2012, 01:16 PM

I've got some smoked hog jowls that I think I'll cube up, fry then sprinkle on top...I don't think it can possibly turn out bad! If people don't like it, they can slice off the top bacon layer. Kills two birds too, cause I need some bacon grease to make cornbread for the same holiday function.

WineMaster · 12-12-2012, 04:42 PM

Crumbled up pig candy is good. You get the sweet and heat. Makes a great topping

bo_b_q · 12-12-2012, 06:55 PM

I've had bacon as a topping on brownies, chocolate cupcakes, and chocolate donuts...all delicous!

12-11-2012, 03:25 PM	#1
Rover24 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bacon + Fudge? The wife asked me to make fudge for an upcoming holiday function, and I'm trying to put a little Brethren twist on it. Has anyone ever incorporated bacon into their fudge recipe? I was thinking of folding it into the fudge prior to baking or maybe sprinkling it on top. What says the Brethren? __________________ 22" WSM, Brinkman Smoke N' Pit "He Hate Me" & Various UDS Parts

12-11-2012, 03:26 PM	#2
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12-11-2012, 03:30 PM	#3
aawa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	render small pieces of bacon so they are super crunchy and sprinkle it on the top. Most people will think it is some sort of sweet crunchy topping until they bite into ti and get the porky salty bacon flavor w/ the sweetness of the fudge which is ridiculously good. __________________ Weber Mini WSM x2 Weber 22.5in OTG x2 Weber Touch and Go Performer *Sublime Smoke UDS* Maverick ET-732 World's Fastest Blue Thermapen *

12-11-2012, 03:44 PM	#5
Marwendholt Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-14-12 Location: St. Anthony, Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know chocolate dipped bacon from the Evansville West Side Nut Club Fall Fest is amazing, so I imagine fudge would be too. __________________ Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel, New Holland gasser, and the Team 30 Pack custom built rig

12-11-2012, 03:55 PM	#6
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Topping...especially if you are "surprising" your wife. You mess up her fudge gift and you will be needing the cooker for warmth. Just an observation! YMMV! __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

12-11-2012, 03:38 PM	#4
Lytnin Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-04-11 Location: Madison, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Use crispy bacon instead of the nuts.

12-11-2012, 06:43 PM	#7
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12-11-2012, 10:08 PM	#8
PitRow Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-31-11 Location: Oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think I would personally chop it up fairly small and incorporate it throughout. Maybe sprinkle some on top so people know what they're getting. Another option you might try, instead of chocolate fudge is maple fudge. Seems like maple and bacon would be a good combo. Though I have to say, the one time I tried chocolate covered bacon, I also tried maple covered bacon. I liked the chocolate covered better than the maple covered. Though I think this was because the bacon in the chocolate was crispy and the maple was still on the limp side. __________________ Mike Char-Broil Bandera \| A-Maze-n smoker \| Weber 18.5" OTS My Blog: Life In Pit Row

12-11-2012, 10:26 PM	#9
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I have not made it, but have eaten it. Fudge and bacon work very well together, as long as you don't get over greasy with the bacon. The bacon needs to be an accent in the fudge, like the way that nuts accent fudge. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

12-11-2012, 10:56 PM	#10
Meat Meets Meat On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-28-12 Location: Portland, or Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd add a tiny bit of cayenne too __________________ Co-head cook of Smokin' Timbers BBQ @smokintimbers 22.5 Weber Kettle Grey, 22.5 Weber Kettle Green, 22.5 WSM, Two 18.5 WSMs, Mini WSM, Weber Genesis Silver, 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum with Pro Q Stacker, WeberImperial Sequoia, Charbroil Silver Smoker, Rib-o-lator, Green Thermapen, Stoker with wifi

12-12-2012, 06:46 AM	#11
mrkrag Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 12-11-12 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First post! I think I got this. I have added bacon to chocolate chip cookies and brownies with excellent results. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Lay out all your bacon strips. Sprinkle light brown sugar over them. Bake at 400 for 5-8 minutes. The bacon should be mostly cooked at that point but not completely crispy. Flip your strips at this point, dredging them on the liquid forming in the pan. Then add a little bit more sugar and give them another 5 minutes in the oven. Remove immediately to a cooling rack. Once cooled, the candied bacon will be rock solid and crumbly. Break it up to your desired size and mix into the fudge and/or use as a topping. I hope this helps. My brownies were a big hit.

12-12-2012, 11:34 AM	#12
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had fudge with bacon sprinkled on top before and it is good. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

12-12-2012, 01:16 PM	#13
Rover24 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got some smoked hog jowls that I think I'll cube up, fry then sprinkle on top...I don't think it can possibly turn out bad! If people don't like it, they can slice off the top bacon layer. Kills two birds too, cause I need some bacon grease to make cornbread for the same holiday function. __________________ 22" WSM, Brinkman Smoke N' Pit "He Hate Me" & Various UDS Parts

12-12-2012, 04:42 PM	#14
WineMaster Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-16-07 Location: Southern MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Crumbled up pig candy is good. You get the sweet and heat. Makes a great topping __________________ Dan MJH From Backyard Bomber BBQ ---- X 2 Junior & Stretch 22.5 Weber Kettle Blue Thermopen Comp Team Wine & Swine This is funner than chuckin rocks at a sign. John Godwin (Duck Dynasty)

12-12-2012, 06:55 PM	#15
bo_b_q Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-28-12 Location: Northern IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had bacon as a topping on brownies, chocolate cupcakes, and chocolate donuts...all delicous!