Kung Pao Bacon
By Traeger Kitchen
This Kung Pao recipe is so fiery & baconlicious, it will roundhouse kick your taste buds.
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
15 Min
Pellets
Alder
Yields: 2 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 1 TablespoonChinese Black Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoonsoy sauce
- 1 Teaspoonhoisin sauce
- 1 Teaspoonsesame oil
- 2 Teaspoonsugar
- 1 Teaspooncornstarch
- 1 TeaspoonGround Sichuan Pepper
- 2 Clovegarlic, minced
- 1 Teaspoonginger, minced
- 5 Wholescallions, chopped
- 1 Teaspoonvegetable oil
- 12 OunceBacon, sliced
- 1 Wholered bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 CupPeanuts, Dry-Roasted, Chopped
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Step 1
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and Sichuan pepper. Stir until the sugar and cornstarch is dissolved and set aside.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Chinese Black Vinegar
1 Teaspoon soy sauce
1 Teaspoon hoisin sauce
1 Teaspoon sesame oil
2 Teaspoon sugar
1 Teaspoon cornstarch
1 Teaspoon Ground Sichuan Pepper
Step 2
When ready to cook, set temperature to 375 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
Combine garlic, ginger, and the white part of the scallions with 1 tsp vegetable oil in a small foil pouch. Set aside.
Ingredients
2 Clove garlic, minced
1 Teaspoon ginger, minced
5 Whole scallions, chopped
1 Teaspoon vegetable oil
Step 4
When grill is preheated, place bacon, bell peppers and aromatic foil packet directly on the grill. Cook for approximately 10-12 minutes, turning everything once. Dice the bacon and peppers and set aside.
Ingredients
12 Ounce Bacon, sliced
1 Whole red bell pepper, diced
Step 5
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates on contact. Add the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger, red bell pepper and bacon and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and mix to coat the other ingredients. Stir in the peanuts.
Ingredients
1/4 Cup Peanuts, Dry-Roasted, Chopped
Step 6
Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle the scallion greens on top, and serve. Enjoy!
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