How to Make Bacon Butter: A Gourmet Spread for Food Lovers
Are you looking for a way to elevate your breakfasts, dinners, or even your homemade garlic bread? Look no further!
In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps to make your very own Bacon Butter, a gourmet spread that promises to transform any ordinary meal into a culinary delight. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook, this recipe is straightforward, delicious, and sure to impress.
What You'll Need
500ml of Cream: The starting point for our homemade butter. The amount can vary based on the size of your mixer.
A Stand Mixer: Equipped with a Balloon Whisk attachment.
Garlic: For that rich, aromatic flavour.
Olive Oil: To confit the garlic.
Bacon: The star ingredient that gives this butter its unique taste.
Parmesan Cheese: For an extra layer of flavour.
Salt: To season.
Ice Water: To wash the butter.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Making the Butter
Start with the Cream: Pour the cream into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the Balloon Whisk attachment. Cover the bowl to avoid splashes.
Whisk Away: Turn the mixer to medium speed. You'll first get whipped cream but keep going until the mixture separates into buttermilk and milk solids.
Separate the Butter: Slow down the mixer once you see yellow lumps forming. Then, turn it off and scrape down the sides.
Wash the Butter: Transfer the butter into a bowl of icy water. Squeeze out the buttermilk, repeating until the water runs clear.
Season: Move the butter to a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and mix well.
2. Preparing the Flavorings
Confit the Garlic: Slice off the root end of the garlic bulb, lightly crush, peel, and confit in olive oil over gentle heat until golden.
Cook the Bacon: While the garlic is confiting, cook the bacon until crispy.
Mixing: Chop the bacon finely and add it to the bowl with your butter. Include the soft garlic cloves, a dash of garlic-infused olive oil, and a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese. Mash the garlic with a fork and mix everything thoroughly.
3. Serving Your Bacon Butter
Transfer your Bacon Butter to a serving bowl. It's now ready to be used as a delectable spread on toast, to cook eggs, or as a gourmet addition to your favourite dishes.
Tips for Success
Buttermilk: Don’t throw away the buttermilk! It’s perfect for making pancakes or fried chicken. Watch our recipe for How to cook KFC's Popcorn Chicken At Home!: https://youtu.be/lCTIqCcyofc
Garlic-Infused Olive Oil: Save it! It’s excellent for cooking or as a dressing base.
Adjust to Taste: The beauty of this recipe lies in customization. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic, bacon, and cheese to your liking.
Bacon Butter is more than just a spread; it’s a statement of love for rich, flavorful food. It combines the smoky depth of bacon with the aromatic punch of garlic, all mellowed and melded together with creamy homemade butter. Perfect for those who appreciate the finer tastes in life, this Bacon Butter will surely become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Try it today and elevate your dishes from good to unforgettable.
Remember, cooking is not just about following recipes—it's about creating, experimenting, and personalizing. This Bacon Butter is a fantastic starting point for culinary creativity. Enjoy the process and the delicious results!