PECAN CANDIED BACON
Makes 4 servings
12 thick-cut slices bacon
½ cup turbinado sugar
⅓ cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
1. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon, and let drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean.
2. In same skillet, add turbinado sugar. Arrange bacon in a single layer on sugar. Cook over low heat, turning bacon occasionally, until sugar dissolves and caramelizes and bacon is coated with sugar glaze, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to parchment paper, trying not to overlap slices. Sprinkle with pecans. Let cool.
BANANA BREAD PANCAKES
Makes about 10
2¾ cups self-rising flour
⅓ cup sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups whole buttermilk
1 cup mashed ripe banana
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
