Nigel Frazer-Ashbrook’s Bacon

Meat Part (red streaks)

1 can of drained chickpeassave the liquid for later

1 drained butter beanssave the liquid for later

½ tbsp miso paste

1 tsp MSG**optional

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp liquid smoke

½ tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 veg oxo cube

1 tsp tahini

2 tsp beetroot powder

reserved aquafaba (bean liquid)****use as much as you need until you get a soft whipped consistency (see directions below)

2 cups vital wheat gluten

Fat Part (white streaks)

1 cup vital wheat gluten

remaining reserved aquafaba + water**any remaining aquafaba and enough water until you get a soft whipped consistency (see directions below)

For Frying

oil for frying

a few drops of mushroom soy sauceoptional - adds extra flavor

a few drops of liquid smokeoptional - adds extra flavor

For the meat (red streaks)

Blitz all of the ingredients through the beet powder in a food processor together.

Add some of the reserved aquafaba and continue to process until you get a soft whipped cream consistency.

Add 2 cups of VWG and process until it comes together to form a dough. Remove from the food processor and set aside.

For the fat (white streaks)

Add 1 cup of vital wheat gluten, any remaining aquafaba, and enough water into the food processor until the mixture forms a dough.

Layering

Divide both dough balls each into 4 pieces and layer them starting with the meat first, then fat.

Roughly shape the stacked layers into a block and chill.( I put mine in the freezer for an hour to firm up.)

Remove from freezer and slice into 5mm slices.

Now roll out the slices to get the thin bacon slice and fry. I used a few drops of liquid smoke and mushroom soy sauce while frying to add extra flavour.
I found that by ommiting the simmering stage gives the bacon a more 'athentic' feel and chew when fried. You can freeze the uncooked bacon, but remember to seperate the rashers.

I found that omitting the simmering stage gives the bacon a more 'authentic' feel and chew when fried. You can freeze the uncooked bacon, but remember to separate the rashers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 155

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nigel Frazer-Ashbrook’s Bacon