We are now stocking Wisconsin River Meats NEW Raspberry Chipotle Bacon and it is as mouth watering as it sounds. Wrap a chicken breast, serve in a breakfast skillet, or enjoy it by itself- you won’t regret it! Check out these ideas on how to enjoy it to it’s fullest

RCBGC (Raspberry Chipotle Bacon Grilled Cheese)

Ingredients

• 4 slices WI River Meats Raspberry Chipotle Bacon
• 2 tablespoons raspberry jam or strawberry jam
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 4 slices hearty bread thickly cut (I used a multigrain sourdough)
• 6 ounces white cheddar cheese sliced

Instructions

1. Cook your bacon. We prefer to fry it up in a cast iron or in the oven (400 for 10-20 min). Once at your desired crispiness, place it on a paper towel to cool.
2. Preheat a cast-iron skillet to medium-low. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet.
3. Assemble the sandwiches: Spread your jam on the bread, add a slice of cheddar (or more) and add four half-slices of bacon (2 full slices).
4. Carefully place in the buttered skillet. Cook slowly until the bread is golden and the cheese hot and melted, flipping once, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. (I find it helps to place a lid or another heavy skillet directly over the pan.) Repeat with the second sandwich. Slice and serve immediately.

RCB Chicken Salad

Ingredients

For the Dressing

• 1/3c Avocado or Olive oil
• 1/3 c Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4c Maple Syrup
• 2tbsp Dijon Mustard
• Salt & Pepper to taste

For the Salad

• Grilled Chicken Breasts
• 4 slices WI River Meats Raspberry Chipotle Bacon
• 4c mixed greens
• 1/2c Grape Tomatoes, halved
• 1/2c walnuts
• 1/2c raspberries
• 1/3c thinly sliced red onions
• 1/3c shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook your bacon however you prefer, we love oven baked or in a skillet!
2. After cooking bacon, let it cool on a paper towel to remove excess grease, while it cools, toss all of your dressing ingredients in a bowl or bottle and mix well.
3. Slice up grilled chicken breasts, and chop up your bacon.
4. Toss greens in dressing mixture, coat all greens evenly.
5. Assemble your salad! Toss in all mix ins and top with your chicken and bacon. Serve immediately as an entree or side!

Raspberry Chipotle Candied Bacon

Ingredients

• • 12 strips WI River Meats Raspberry Chipotle Bacon
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line two baking sheets with foil, and place an oven-safe wire rack on each.
2. Lay out the bacon strips on the wire rack, divided between the two pans- make sure they don’t overlap!
3. Sprinkle the bacon strips with brown sugar- I like to use about 1 teaspoon of brown sugar per bacon strip, spreading it out evenly.
4. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Start checking around 18 minutes, as some slices will cook faster, depending on the fat content and thickness of the slices.
5. The bacon is done when the brown sugar is melted and the bacon is a deep brown color. Remember that the bacon will continue to crisp up as it cools, so don’t worry if it’s not completely crispy now.
6. Serve once it’s cool! Top a salad, deviled eggs, pasta, BLT, or enjoy alone It stores well in the fridge and reheats nicely in a skillet.