Cassava Bacon

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Combine all of the marinade ingredients together in a bowl or wide dish with a whisk or fork.

   Step 2

   Peel the tough brown waxy skin from the cassava and discard. Your cassava root should be firm and white, not gray or mushy. That is a sign of spoilage.

   Step 3

   Using the peeler or a mandolin, shave off thin strips of cassava about 1 1/4 inches wide to resemble strip bacon.

   Step 4

   Marinate the strips for 15 minutes.

   Step 5

   Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat with a small amount of oil. When the pan is hot, place 4 or 5 strips into the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side and 2 to 3 minutes after flipped. You may need to lower the heat so the pan doesn’t get too hot and burn the bacon. Once or twice while frying a batch, add a little bit of the excess marinade to help caramelize the bacon. Also add more oil to the pan before frying each batch.

   Step 6

   Remove the fried strips from the pan and set on a plate. Placing the strips on paper towels isn't advised, as they will stick.

   Step 7

   The bacon lasts up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge. Warm up leftover strips in the oven or in a pan on the stove before serving with recipes.