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Kung Pao Bacon

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

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  • 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

  • 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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