Skip to main content

Spiced Bacon Bits

5.0

(1)

A tasty salad topper.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 pound lean bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Preparation

  1. In a bowl stir together the Worcestershire sauce, the brown sugar, the allspice, the cayenne, and black pepper to taste, add the bacon, and toss the mixture in 2 batches over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until the bacon is crisp, transfer the bacon bits with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, and sprinkle them with salt to taste. Serve the bacon bits as a topping for tomato or spinach salad.

Read More
A fam-favorite, 30-minute dinner we have on repeat.
Full of crunchy veg and a miso-maple dressing.
Brussels sprouts are better with a crunchy Parmesan skirt.
Sticky-sweet mall-style bourbon chicken gets a fall makeover.
Cut steak into cubes and suddenly it transforms into a quick-cooking protein.
Crisp, buttery shell. Soft, flaky center. Cry!
Canned purée delivers rich body and deep flavor, without the nonna-level cook time.
This skillet dinner is a delightful way to use up a jug of cider.