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Plated Bacon Shakshuka
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Bacon Shakshuka on the Grill

All the traditional elements are there along with some enhancements
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: shakshuka
Servings: 4
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 6 to 12 ounces bacon cut into rashers. See notes
  • 1 whole yellow onion julienned
  • 1 whole red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 2 whole jalapenos seeded and deveined then diced
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed or diced
  • 1 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • cayenne pepper optional (to your spice level)
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons your favorite vinegar apple cider, rice wine, Champaign, etc
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 6 whole eggs
  • kosher salt
  • cilantro and/or feta cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Set up grill for medium heat around 400°. Place cast iron pan on grill.
  • Cook bacon in the pan until crispy (about 5 minutes). Then add the onion, red bell pepper and jalapeno along with a large pinch of kosher salt. Cook vegetable until slightly caramelized (around 10 minutes).
  • Afterwards, add the spices and garlic and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds or until very fragrant. Then add the tomatoes plus another large pinch of kosher salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring every couple minutes to ensure the bottom does burn.
  • Add the vinegar, honey and Worcestershire sauce and mix to combine.
  • Then using a spoon, make small divots in the tomatoes to nestle the eggs into so they don't spread everywhere. Drop the eggs into the divots and cook for another 5 - 8 minutes with the lid closed or until they are poached to your desired doneness.
  • Remove from grill and serve with bread. Enjoy!

Notes

Traditional shakshuka has a very tomato foreword taste.  6 ounces of bacon will be a slight undertone of bacon and 12 ounces will be more bacon forward.  I'll leave it up to you where you want it to be.